Conservation at Home

Anyone can help conserve national, state, and local parks and other protected areas by taking action at home! Water, lands, and air are all connected, so the actions people take at home have far-reaching effects. People interested in helping protect water, air, and wildlife can do a variety of things: Plant native flowers, use dark-sky friendly lighting fixtures, limit or avoid fertilizer, and reduce water waste. Explore these topics for more ideas.

Help Pollinators

Even small changes in our own backyards can help pollinators survive and thrive.
Live Blue

Whether or not you live on the coast, the state of the ocean affects us all. Help protect our oceans by living blue.
Help Birds

Explore this list of the seven simple actions to help birds.
Help Amphibians

Amphibians are extremely sensitive to changes in their environments. Find out what you can do to help them in your own backyard.
Be a Conservation-Minded Pet Parent

Our “fur-babies” are important members of our families, but they can also take a toll on local environments. See what you can do to help.
Help Bats

We need bats if we want healthy and diverse ecosystems. Find out how you can help bats at home.
Conserve Water

Use a reusable bottle, avoid fertilizer, and take other actions to conserve water.
Protect Night Skies

You, your neighbors, and your community can make a difference in conserving our heritage of starry skies.
Recreate Responsibly

Practice Leave No Trace principles to reduce your impact.
Volunteer

You can make our great places even better!
Live Green

Take a positive step toward developing a more efficient home and a healthier community.
Protect & Appreciate Scenic Views

Scenic views inspire and connect us to nature and our culture. Find out how you can appreciate & protect scenic views in your community.