The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is a global organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters essential for all life, working across more than 80 countries and territories. Their mission centers on tackling climate change and biodiversity loss through innovative ideas, local leadership, and policy influence, fostering climate-resilient communities in the process. With ambitious goals set for 2030, The Nature Conservancy aims to sequester billions of metric tons of carbon, conserve extensive biodiverse habitats, and support indigenous communities in environmental stewardship. Their efforts include promoting sustainable practices and restoring critical ecosystems, ensuring a sustainable future for both nature and people. Generated from the website

The Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound is a non-profit environmental organization focused on the permanent preservation of Nantucket Sound by advocating for its designation as a National Historic Landmark. The organization addresses various threats to the Sound, including coastal erosion, diminished water quality, and industrial development, while promoting traditional uses such as fishing and recreation. Through educational programs and webinars, the Alliance aims to raise awareness about the environmental, historical, and economic significance of Nantucket Sound, ensuring its protection for future generations. Their initiatives highlight the unique marine habitat within the 750 square miles of waters between Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Generated from the website

The Vineyard Open Land Foundation (VOLF) is a non-profit land use planning organization established to preserve the natural beauty and rural character of Martha's Vineyard. Since its inception in 1970, VOLF has successfully conserved over 2,000 acres of significant agricultural areas, wildlife habitats, and scenic views through collaborative efforts with landowners and the implementation of conservation principles. VOLF actively engages in projects that involve acquiring strategic parcels, obtaining regulatory approvals, and designing land use plans aimed at renewable conservation. In addition to managing six conservation properties totaling 271 acres, the organization offers technical expertise and support to various stakeholders, including municipalities and neighborhood groups, to facilitate their conservation efforts. Generated from the website