Unlock your $2-for-$1 match. Donate now Global site nav Our Work Get Involved About Donate Ecosystems To protect a growing population in a changing climate, our agricultural and coastal communities must be healthy and flexible. Our ability to adapt to change is deeply intertwined with nature. To make our world more resilient, EDF develops solutions for environmentally sound farming, ranching and water management. Our work We work with coastal communities to protect them from rising seas and storms. We also work with farmers on food production — and tribes and other communities to protect water supplies. PROJECT Making water data accessible and actionable BLOG POST Hurricanes are getting stronger, more dangerous and forming earlier. Here’s how we can prepare. OVERVIEW Making sure water supplies are clean and resilient for people and wildlife INITIATIVE Boost financing for cost-effective conservation practices BLOG POST Water heroes emerge in California’s Central Valley OVERVIEW What is natural infrastructure, and why do we need it for climate resilience? See more Our experts We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our ecosystems work. Meet some of the people who make it happen. Eric Schwaab Senior Vice President, Ecosystems & Oceans Follow Ana Lucía García Briones Manager, California Groundwater Program Britt Groosman Vice President, Climate-Smart Agriculture Follow Maurice Hall VP, Ecosystems – Water Follow Devyani Kar, PhD Senior Manager and Scientist, Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds Maggie Monast Senior Director of Climate-Smart Agriculture, Finance & Markets Follow See more SELECT PARTNERS Gila River Indian Community NASA National Corn Growers Association Rural Community Assistance Corporation Smithfield Foods Waterfront Alliance MEDIA CONTACT Julie Benson (415) 293-6069 (office) (310) 699-6959 (mobile) Email Act when it matters most Every day more than 60 people sign up for news and alerts, to find out when their support helps most. Will you join them? Read our privacy policy. Footer site navigation About EDF CONTACT US OFFICES CAREERS Resources BLOGS REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS FOR THE MEDIA Members BECOME A MEMBER TAKE ACTION GET INVOLVED Find us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Find us on Instagram Find us on LinkedIn Copyright © 2021 Environmental Defense Fund. All Rights Reserved. Privacy statement Environmental Defense Fund is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax identification number 11-6107128.