Resources

Conservation Organizations

Organization Purpose
Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions
Builds support for community conservation by working with agencies, legislators, the courts, nonprofits and corporate partners
Mass Audubon
 Works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife
New England Wildflower Society
Conserves and promotes the region’s native plants to ensure healthy, biologically diverse landscapes
Vernal Pool Association
Educates the public about vernal pool ecology, the local environment, bio-diversity, and the importance of protecting natural resources
National Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP)
Responsible for the conservation and protection of plants and animals species that are officially listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern in Massachusetts
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory Mapper
Integrates digital map data with other resource information to produce timely and relevant management and decision support tools.