Mission & Values

Mission

To protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife.  

What Drives Us

Our work is fueled by the urgency of our greatest conservation challenges: climate change, loss of biodiversity, and the nature equity gap. We are driven by the need for transformative action and the hope we have in knowing that, together, we will create positive change.   

What We Value 

Joy 

We draw joy and inspiration from the natural world and from one another.   

Courage

We lead, act with confidence, take strategic risks, and work creatively.  

Curiosity

We promote expansive thinking, lifelong learning, and the intrepid exploration of nature.  

Community

We actively create spaces of belonging and embrace the diversity of our colleagues and the people we serve. 

Integrity

We bring expertise, sound science, long-term thinking, and community knowledge to solving our pressing and important environmental challenges.