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Working with Indigenous Peoples in New Mexico

John Waconda is the Nature Conservancy of New Mexico's first-ever Indigenous Partnerships program manager. His stories, Indigenous perspectives and values, and years of resource management experience make him the perfect person to expand the program. Learn More.

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Indiana governor announces new nature preserve with Central Indiana Land Trust

A public-private partnership will protect Fern Station, which boasts 570 acres of Indiana forestland. The Central Indiana Land Trust closed on the property in May, making it the largest single land purchase in their 33-year history. Learn More.

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Illinois Nature Preserves Commission celebrates its 60th anniversary

The Illinois Nature Preserves Commission is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023. As part of this celebration, they highlight diverse sites and features protected in the Illinois Nature Preserve's system. Learn More.

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Furbish’s Lousewort (Pedicularis furbishiae) now faces a lower risk of extinction

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its final decision to downlist the Furbish’s lousewort (Pedicularis furbishiae). This plant was one of the first to be protected under the Endangered Species Act. Learn More.

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North Dakota Game and Fish Department sustaining native grasslands through Meadowlark Initiative

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is working to reduce the decline of prairies statewide by planting native grassland species through the Meadowlark Initiative. Learn More.

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Service Announces Availability of Final Recovery Plan for the Whorled Sunflower

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the final recovery plan for the endangered whorled sunflower (Helianthus verticillatus) to protect, restore, and manage habitat to provide the conditions for the species to recover. Learn More.

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