Mission
Works for Nature creates web tools to strengthen the field of nature conservation by building its capacity and public support.
Nature in Need
Our first and flagship project is Nature in Need.
Nature in Need is an effort to list, review, and track every major political battle in nature conservation at the federal and state level.
- Tracker list - Organizes the chaos and gives a birds eye view of the latest political issues in conservation. Filters like location, status, and tags allow you to drill down to what interests you most.
- Tracker entries - Give a full review of what’s happening, why it matters, and how to get involved,
- News Updates - After major developments, we write update articles and add them to the tracker.
- Newsletter - Subscribe and get weekly updates
How the Tracker Works
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Step 1Scan the tracker
See issues in a single, scannable list with status and quick context.
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Step 2Open an Action Guide
Each tracker entry explains what’s happening, why it matters, and how to help.
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Step 3Take action & follow
Subscribe or follow an issue to get timely, targeted updates you can act on.
Who It’s For
- Conservation professionals who need clear, current information.
- Advocates, volunteers, and supporters looking for effective ways to help.
- Journalists and policymakers seeking a reliable source on conservation political issues.
Origins & History
Works for Nature was founded by conservationist Rob Goldstein. Rob created Conservation Job Board in 2010, which has become a leading employment platform in the field. In 2019, he launched the Wildlife Science Career Network and Marine Biology Career Network to help early-career professionals. In 2025, he launched Works For Nature and its flagship project Nature in Need.
How to Help
- Subscribe and share updates with your networks.
- Contact us about entry ideas, improvements, or feedback.
- Support lead organizations featured in tracker entries.
Contact
To get in touch, visit our Contact page