Looking across Missouri, we see the possibilities. We see the ranchers hoping to preserve a way of life for the next generation. We see the Ozark mountain streams that are the last refuge for species that live nowhere else. We see the school kids ready to expand their world. Since 1956, The Nature Conservancy has worked in Missouri to conserve the lands and waters that we all depend on. We have seen a lot during that time, but the most obvious is this: No matter the place or situation, everyone has an interest in ensuring that people and nature thrive. Our task has been to eliminate the barriers that stand in the way. Fortunately, finding innovative solutions is what we do best. That means working with landowners, agricultural producers, governments, businesses and fellow conservation organizations to scale freshwater solutions. It means investing in communities and leveraging our science-based approach in projects and programs that aim to improve the health and quality of life for people. We know the risks of doing nothing. The effects of a changing climate and rapidly declining biodiversity are already altering Missouri in ways that affect the health, economy and well-being of the state. But we also know that nature is resilient and that Missourians are working every day toward solutions. We are proud to work alongside them, collaborating every step of the way. We know that approach works. We see the results.
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