In pre-settlement days, Greater Sage-Grouse numbered in the millions across the American West. Their populations have since plummeted to about 200,000. Fortunately, much of this bird’s ideal habitat is found on private ranchlands and what’s good for rangelands is often good for grouse. Ranchers and wildlife conservationists are sharing a vision for conserving sagebrush habitats [...]
Neighbors helping neighbors is a proud tradition in the western Great Plains — from community barn raisings to moving cattle.
Congressman Ron Kind (D-Wisconsin) introduces H.R. 1137: Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act of 2013.
The latest Revision to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan focuses on human dimensions of waterfowl conservation.
ConocoPhillips has been a champion of migratory bird conservation through its involvement with Joint Ventures by donating critical non-federal funding, serving on Management Boards, and setting an exemplary standard to the rest of corporate America.
Joint Ventures are the model for cooperative conservation and celebrate 25 years of innovative conservation efforts and strong partnerships for bird and habitat conservation.
Clen and Emma Atchley are committed to sustaining the agricultural and wildlife heritage of eastern Idaho for future generations.
After the North American Waterfowl Management Plan was signed in 1986 and called for the establishment of Joint Ventures to implement waterfowl habitat conservation, Gary Myers set the standard for what a JV would look like and how they would function.
From the beginning, some twenty-five years ago, State Fish and Wildlife Agencies have served as foundational members of Joint Ventures.
Ducks Unlimited, Inc. and Ducks Unlimited Canada have been integral partners, advocates, and leaders in the development of Joint Ventures from their inception.