Natural State Streams

The Nature Conservancy is one of the leading conservation organizations around the world. The organization has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. It also operates more than 100 marine conservation projects globally. The Nature Conservancy works in all 50 states and more than 30 countries protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia. Located in Little Rock, Ark., it addresses threats to conservation involving climate change, fresh water, oceans and conservation lands.

HistoryThe Arkansas Environmental Federation grew from a need the Arkansas State Chamber recognized. The Chamber realized environmental matters that face Arkansas businesses were a new normal in 1967 and helped organize the AEF. AEF is still the preeminent environmental organization representing industries in Arkansas.SpecialtiesWe represent manufacturers, consultants, attorneys, and other industries in Arkansas that deal with regulatory environmental matters. From educational opportunities, to networking, to working directly with regulators, we are a full-service trade federation with a 50+ year history.