The New York Natural Heritage Program has completed our latest five-year strategic plan. This plan, covering 2023-2028, identifies four major goals of the program and then outlines a series of supporting objectives and strategies that will promote innovation and build on our existing strengths to achieve our goals and those of our partners. Check it out!
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.
Conservation GuidesWe compile and analyze data on species status and recovery to identify which species and habitats in the state are in greatest need of protection.
Rare Animal Status Lists Rare Plant Status Lists Ecological Communities of NYCommunity 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.
Learn MoreProjects 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.
Learn MoreWe are one of the few Heritage programs in the NatureServe network with staff focused on marine zoology and natural community mapping.
Learn More Whale Monitoring