The Nature Conservancy

Illinois Annual Giving Reports

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is confronting the climate crisis by working with communities, businesses, and policymakers to protect natural areas and wildlife at an unprecedented scale. They’re helping farmers grow more food while keeping rivers, lakes, and oceans clean, and ensuring cleaner air and less vulnerability to flooding and heat waves. By working together, we can achieve their 2030 goals of a livable climate, healthy communities, and thriving nature. Bark has been helping TNC share their impact in Illinois through their Annual Giving reports.

2024 Annual Giving Report

This year’s report was focused on three conservation pathways: Protecting land, ocean and fresh waters, tackling climate change, and providing food and water for the world’s growing population.
Large photos illustrate the impact of working together.

Case examples highlight the importance of collaboration, showcasing projects like TNC’s work in the Middle Mississippi River Valley, their Volunteer Stewardship Network, and how they involve communities in renewable energy initiatives.

2023 Annual Giving Report

The 2023 report emphasized the global significance of how local and state wide conservation efforts have an impact on climate change and biodiversity.

2022 Annual Giving Report

Clean air and fresh water provides crucial habitat for wildlife—achieved through science, ingenuity, innovation, and on-the-ground insight which headline this year’s report.