The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts

06/12/2026

TNC is helping fishermen from Rhode Island to Maine collect ocean bottom temperature data—which helps them fish more efficiently, while also providing critical information to researchers about our changing ocean. Thanks to The Martha's Vineyard Times for sharing the initiative!

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The federal government’s new plans to dismantle a deep sea system worth hundreds of millions of dollars means weather forecasts, which any New Englander knows are already unpredictable, may become even more so. As the scientific world reels from the loss of years of future data on the goings-ons o...

06/10/2026

🦪 Small shells, big impact! Last week, TNC and partners deployed spat on shell at Nasketucket Bay in Fairhaven as part of ongoing oyster restoration efforts. By layering spat on shell over existing oysters, we’re helping grow a more resilient, multi‑generational reef—one that can better withstand disease and support a thriving ecosystem. 🌊

Town of Fairhaven, MA

06/09/2026

🌊 TNC in Massachusetts and the Northeast Regional Ocean Council have selected the Town of Bourne as one of just three Massachusetts communities to join a new living shorelines planning series—supporting the restoration of ~1,000 sq. ft. of salt marsh at Monks Park and helping address coastal flooding and erosion.

Living shorelines are nature-based solutions that use plants and other natural materials to stabilize coasts, reduce erosion and flooding and create habitat. Participating communities will receive training in coastal resilience planning and develop concept designs for locations that would benefit from these approaches—helping protect people, infrastructure and wildlife habitat.

Thank you to The Bourne Enterprise for covering this story. Read the full article to learn more:

The Nature Conservancy recently selected Bourne as one of three towns in Massachusetts to participate in an inaugural living shorelines planning series to restore approximately 1,000 square feet of salt

06/08/2026

On , we’re reminded that the ocean connects us all—and that its future depends on what we do next. 🌊

As State Director Kris Sarri writes, “Recovery doesn't happen on its own—it happens because people who understand what's at stake keep showing up, keep doing the hard work of restoration and advocacy and science, keep insisting that the ocean's survival and ours are bound together.”

In Massachusetts, we’re working with partners to restore habitats, support sustainable fisheries and build a more resilient coast—for people and nature. Read more from Kris Sarri in her new blog post honoring our one ocean: https://nature.ly/4unkFzm

© Hayden Spitz

06/04/2026

🐟 Over the last few months, we partnered with the Wild and Scenic Westfield River Committee to host a series of Nuno‑felting workshops led by fabric artist Marjolaine's Touch Participants crafted river‑inspired scarves celebrating the rhythms, colors and textures of our freshwater ecosystems—and those beautiful creations are now on exhibit at the Becket Art Center through June 7.

Want to add your voice to a community artwork? Join The Trustees for a community felting workshop inspired by our “We Are River People” series on Sunday, June 14, anytime between 11 am and 3 pm at Chesterfield Gorge. Drop in, bring your love of the river and add a splash of color—a fish, dragonfly, turtle or anything that flows from your imagination. No experience needed and no sign up required! See the exhibition: https://www.becketartscenter.org/river-people

06/03/2026

👏 Thousands of young American elms in Vermont are taking part in a bold experiment that could help restore one of New England’s most iconic trees. Researchers from The Nature Conservancy in Vermont and the U.S. Forest Service are exposing these saplings with Dutch elm disease—not to harm them, but to reveal which ones carry the natural resilience needed for the elm’s comeback.

These trees were grown from rare “survivor elms” found across the Northeast. By identifying the strongest performers, scientists can guide a long‑term breeding effort that will one day return towering elms to our floodplains, forests and main streets.

Read the recent The Boston Globe article to learn more: https://nature.ly/4360mex

© Eric Aldrich/TNC

06/02/2026

⛰️ 🌿 The numbers tell a powerful story. In 2025, donors, partners and communities came together to show just how powerful collective action can be—driving big, meaningful impact across the Appalachians. It’s the kind of progress you can see on the map and feel on the ground, helping nature and communities thrive across the region. See the full impact—and what comes next—in the 2025 Appalachian Impact Report.

06/01/2026

Diversity is essential to a healthy planet, and it strengthens our work at The Nature Conservancy. 🌈

This Pride Month, we're celebrating our LGBTQ+ colleagues and the many ways they help advance our work in support of people and nature. A more inclusive community helps us all thrive.

📸 Katama Airfield, Martha's Vineyard © Rebekah Myers/TNC

05/28/2026

Can you identify this bright and gooey slime mold? 👀 Take a tip from Land Steward Rene Wendell… don’t smell the slime mold!

05/27/2026

🌱 Massachusetts’ wetlands quietly support communities every day. Freshwater and coastal wetlands naturally reduce pollution, limit flooding and help keep our water clean—providing an estimated $2.3 billion in benefits each year.

➡️ Protecting even a single acre of natural land can offer an estimated $48,000-$79,000 in stormwater management value. These natural systems are among the most effective tools for keeping communities safe and healthy, offering long‑term resilience at remarkable value.

The MassReady Act outlines a statewide approach to strengthening community resilience through nature‑based projects and infrastructure. Organizations across Massachusetts, including The Nature Conservancy, are sharing information about how nature‑based solutions can support safer, healthier communities for people and nature.

👏 If you live in Massachusetts and are interested in supporting resilience efforts in your community, you can learn who represents you in the Legislature and share your perspective on nature‑based solutions, including the Community Biodiversity Grants program. Find your Representative: https://nature.ly/4vI1aU2

Learn more about the MassReady Act: https://nature.ly/4fKrSFQ

Read about the benefits of investing in nature: https://nature.ly/4vcWDYn

© Eric Aldrich/TNC

Strong infrastructure. Prepared communities.