Wildlife Conservation Organizations and Projects

Leads statewide wildlife conservation, endangered species protection, and habitat restoration programs.

Headquartered at the Bronx Zoo, WCS runs global wildlife conservation programs and manages New York’s major zoos and aquariums.

Focused on the rescue, rehabilitation, and research of marine mammals and sea turtles throughout New York coastal waters.

Protects critical habitats across New York, including forests, wetlands, and coastal ecosystems.

Dedicated to bird conservation and habitat protection, operating sanctuaries and advocacy programs across the state.

Works to protect and restore Long Island Sound and its watershed, blending conservation, legal action, and community engagement.

Focused on coastal conservation, habitat restoration, and public education throughout New York and New Jersey shorelines.

Managed by the National Park Service, this project focuses on habitat restoration, bird conservation, and resilience to sea-level rise around Jamaica Bay.

Protects endangered shorebirds through habitat monitoring, predator management, and public education across Long Island beaches.

Restores aquatic habitats, migratory fish runs, and tidal wetlands along the Hudson River corridor.

Urban-focused projects aimed at preserving wildlife habitats within New York City's parks and green spaces.

Focuses on the research and recovery of the endangered Atlantic sturgeon population through tagging, monitoring, and habitat protection.

Efforts to conserve the Eastern hellbender, one of North America's largest salamanders, through captive breeding and habitat restoration programs in New York rivers.

A collaborative project to restore living shorelines critical for marine biodiversity along Long Island’s south shore.