The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.

Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 72 countries and territories: 38 by direct conservation impact and 34 through partners.

• City Water Map

  The City Water Map (CWM), version 2.2, contains information on the water sources for cities internationally. For surface or alluvial groundwater sources, the upstream...

• Protecting Water Atlas

  The Protecting Water Atlas allows users to explore data and analyses that underpin The Nature Conservancy's global-scale reports, Beyond the Source: The Environmental, Economic...

• African Great Lakes Atlas

  This Story Map focuses on seven of Africa’s Great Lakes: Albert, Edward, Kivu, Malawi/Nyasa/Niassa, Tanganyika, Victoria, and Turkana. Key biophysical and socioeconomic...

• Urban Water Blueprint

  The Urban Water Blueprint analyzes the state of water in more than 2,000 watersheds and 530 cities worldwide to provide science-based recommendations for natural solutions that...