The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, TNC works in 76 countries and territories and uses a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, tribes, the private sector, and other partners. Co-founded in 1956 by Rachel Carson, TNC Maine has helped protect almost 2.5 million acres and currently owns and manages more than 300,000 acres in the state. To learn more, visit www.nature.org/maine or follow @TNCMaine on social media.