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January 2008
Protecting the Peaks
It's not everyday that you get a chance to protect an entire mountaintop - and especially not one of 35 high peaks in the Catskills. But late in 2007, that very opportunity presented itself to The Nature Conservancy in New York.

November 2007
Follow That Fin
The American eel is a slippery, slimy creature that, despite its unglamorous appearance and lowly stature, is one of the world’s greatest — and most mysterious — travelers. But they are also in trouble; in some areas, the American eel population is estimated at less than 1 percent of historic levels.

August 2007
Bring back the Bay
The Nature Conservancy has joined forces with Isabella Rossellini to raise awareness for shellfish restoration in the bay. So far, we've returned more than a million clams to the Great South Bay - find out how you can help!

May 2007
The Huckleberry Pickers
Beginning in the 1920s and continuing throughout the 1960s, New York's Shawangunk Mountains were home to a thriving industry of huckleberry pickers. Read about their adventures and how things have changed in the passing years.

May 2007
Go Green This Spring
Looking for ways to make your lifesyle "greener?" Check out these tips from one of The Nature Conservancy's partner organizations, EarthShare.

March 2007
Out of the Blue
For nearly half a century, the slight but striking Karner blue butterfly has been fluttering on the edge of extinction. Find out how The Nature Conservancy is working to bring this winged visitor back from the brink - and how you can help.

February 2007
Profiles in Conservation
Go behind the scenes with Conservancy scientist David VanLuven as he shares a few of his current projects, how you can help in the fight against climate change, and what he listens to while he's on the road.

November 2006
From New York to Chile
Follow New York State Director Henry Tepper as he travels through Chile on a conservation fellowship, building relationships and sharing years of experience.

September 2006
Mercury Falling
Why are birds in New York showing elevated mercury levels? The answer could be a warning sign for ecosystem health.

June 2006
Faces of Conservation: Cynthia Stephens
For the past 35 years, Cynthia Stephens has dedicated herself to conservation. Find out why she holds Long Island's beaches and bays near to her heart, and how you too can help preserve Long Island's remaining treasures.

May 2006
Check out the Winners of our Earth Day Photo Contest
To celebrate Earth Day 2006, The Nature Conservancy of New York held its first ever photo contest. With over 38 different photo entries, the contest was a great success. Read on to find out who won and to view a slideshow of some of our favorite entries!

March 2006
Celebrate Earth Day 2006
April 22, 2006 marks the 36th annual celebration of Earth Day. Celebrate with The Nature Conservancy of New York by participating in our photo contest and taking part in activities across the state!

February 2006
National Invasive Weeds Awareness Week
February 26 - March 3 is National Invasive Weeds Awareness Week. The Nature Conservancy of New York urges citizens across the state to learn about the threat invasive species pose to our environment.

December 2005
Prescribed Burns in Mohonk Preserve
On November 18th and 21st, 2005, the Eastern New York Chapter's fire management program took an enormous step forward when they succesfully conducted a series of prescribed burns at Mohonk Preserve in the Shawangunk Mountains outside of New Paltz.

November 2005
Voices from South of the Clouds
Members of three ethnic minority groups from China’s Yunnan Province visited New York for 10 days in October to participate in events celebrating a landmark exhibition of their photographs that integrate nature, culture and conservation at the American Museum of Natural History.

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