Definitions
To develop too much.
Overdevelopment
90% of the tree population around this area was wiped out in the last 10 years.
The Sacramento River
The Nature Conservancy was founded in this year.
1951
TNC has a chapter in __ states.
50
Can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day.
Oyster
The purposeful clearing of forested land.
Deforestation
Project to preserve land and waterways up and down California.
The 30x30 Initiative
The current CEO.
Jennifer Morris
TNC has over ___ scientists in their employ.
400+
In the Santa Ana Mountains, these ______ need a new male introduced every 2-3 years to maintain a healthy population.
Mountain Lions
Cutting trees for sale as timber or pulp.
Logging
5 million oysters were purchased from oyster growers as part of of oyster reef restoration projects.
SOAR
The organization was founded by a group of __________ in Upstate New York.
ecologists
Through both direct impact and partnerships, TNC works in __ countries total.
79
From September to March, this preserve just 20 miles south of Sacramento, is home to thousands of Sandhill Cranes.
The Consumnes River Preserve
A word used to describe plant and animal species that are not doing very well.
Endangered
96% of this underwater ecosystem has disappeared in the last 10 years.
The kelp forests
In accordance with nature.org, TNC's budget breakdown is as follows:
Programs- __%
Administration- __%
Fundraising- __%
71.4%
15.7%
12.9%
TNC has over _______ members worldwide... and climbing.
1 million
This little mammal, native to the Southern California region, was nearly wiped out completely by the Golden Eagle in the early 2000's.
The Santa Cruz Island Fox
Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.
Climate Change
First of its kind medical research study testing: Can nature have positive medical health benefits on humans?
The Louisville Green Heart Project
Where is TNCs main headquarters?
Arlington,VA
TNC has protected more than ___ million acres of land worldwide.
125
This creature is not a fan of the color purple... or urchins.
The Sunflower Sea Star