2025 has been a big year, and we’ve got stories to share! In this episode, we’re taking a step back to look at the moments, ideas, and connections that shaped 2025 for The Nature Conservancy in Missouri.

Tune in to celebrate with us, and get inspired for an even bigger 2026!

What does it take to achieve The Nature Conservancy’s most ambitious goals in history? In this episode of “It’s in Our Nature,” Missouri State Director Adam McLane and Rob Hunt, Director of Resilient Waters, break down six key strategies that are shaping the future of conservation in Missouri.

From land protection and reconnecting streams to advancing clean energy and sustainable farming, discover how local projects in Missouri connect to a global movement to protect lands, waters, and communities. Tune in to learn why Missouri’s work matters and how you can be part of it.

In this episode of It’s in Our Nature, host Adam McLane kicks off Season 2 with a deep dive into the complex role of dams in Missouri’s waterways.

Joined by Rob Hunt (Director of Resilient Waters for The Nature Conservancy), Ange Corson (Streams Program Coordinator with the Missouri Department of Conservation) and Eric Rahm (Stream Biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation) the conversation explores when dams help ecosystems and when they harm them.

Topics include innovative beaver dam analogs that restore stream health, the science behind fish passage and dam removal, and how these projects benefit both nature and local communities.

From research in the Grand River Grasslands to success stories of ecological recovery in the Ozarks, this episode reveals how collaboration and creativity are shaping the future of Missouri’s rivers.