How Pew Works to Protect and Restore the United States’ Natural Resources
Collected research and analysis about these efforts

The Pew Charitable Trusts advocates for conservation policies—backed by science, research, and input from a diverse group of partners—that make our communities and ecosystems more resilient to the impacts of a changing climate. The resources collected here reflect the breadth of Pew’s efforts to protect and restore coastal habitats, rivers, wildlife, and public lands.
Visit these pages and follow Pew’s U.S. Conservation project to learn more about this work and how we use data to advance climate resilience and nature-based solutions.
Salt Marsh
11 Facts About Salt Marshes and Why We Need to Protect Them
New Plan Would Save Future of 1 Million Acres of Salt Marshes Along Southeast U.S. Coast
Seagrass
9 Facts About One of Earth’s Most Vital Habitats
New Plan Aims to Protect the Gulf of Mexico’s Largest Seagrass Bed
Estuaries
National System Protects Vital Estuaries
Oysters
Innovative Use of Farmed Oysters Boosts Businesses and the Environment
Pew, The Nature Conservancy Scale Partnership With Oyster Farmers to Restore Marine Ecosystems
Sentinel Landscapes
How the Pentagon and Partners Are Working Together to Combat Climate Change
Virginia Could See Conservation Gains Under New Federal Designation
Wildlife Migration
Wildlife Migrations in the U.S. Sustain Species, Ecosystems, and Economies—but Face Threats
Changing Climate Heightens Need for Safeguarding Wildlife Corridors
New Model Aims to Conserve Wildlife Migrations on Working Lands
Public Land Management
How the U.S. Can Better Protect Millions of Acres of Public Land
Pew Supports Forest Service Rulemaking to Promote National Forests Health
Fresh Water Conservation
New Maps Show U.S. Rivers With High Natural Values