Did you know the Mississippi River begins in the forested hills of northern Minnesota? And now, thanks to a partnership between The Conservation Fund and Northern Waters Land Trust, those forests are protected forever. We’re talking 8,200 acres of land where wildlife thrives, anglers explore and the local economy benefits from a sustainable working forest. Curious how this conservation success came together — and what it means for your water, your wildlife and your weekend hikes? Find out: bit.ly/4kvY13i (fb)

From March to October, loggerhead and green sea turtles return to U.S. coastlines to nest, a ritual increasingly disrupted by human activity and coastal development. We’re working with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the State of Florida to protect more than 237 acres of key nesting habitat on Florida’s east coast, including within the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge. Want to know how you can help sea turtles? We’ve got 5 easy tips… one might even surprise you: bit.ly/4kpr60h. (fb)