Our online Conservation Guides are designed to help land managers, decision-makers, planners, scientists, consultants, and the public better understand the rare species and natural communities of New York.

We compile and analyze data on species status and recovery to identify which species and habitats in the state are in greatest need of protection.

Community or Citizen science is a great way to engage our partners and the public in our work. Check out how you can participate!

We recently completed three years of surveying for native insect pollinators all over New York to help understand the conservation status of these important members of natural ecosystems.

Projects like our Riparian Opportunity Assessment support conservation efforts by highlighting where specific conservation activities are likely to be the most effective or have the biggest impact.

We are one of the few Heritage programs in the NatureServe network with staff focused on marine zoology and natural community mapping.