First State of the Birds Report published
The State of the Birds Report is the first-ever comprehensive assessment of the state of the United States' bird populations.
Oaks and Prairies JV established
The Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture plans for and facilitates bird habitat conservation, research, and outreach to ensure sustainable bird populations in Oklahoma and Texas.
Appalachian Mountains JV established
The Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture works to ensure the long-term sustainability of native bird populations that breed in the Appalachian Mountains.
NAWMP Continental Progress Assessment completed
The North American Waterfowl Management Plan Continental Progress Assessment provides the first biological assessment of the Plan in its 20-year history.
Rio Grande JV established
The Rio Grande Joint Venture becomes the second binational JV with Mexico, focusing on the conservation of the birds and habitats of the Chihuahuan Desert and Tamaulipan Brushlands in Texas and Mexico.
Northern Great Plains JV established
The Northern Great Plains Joint Venture works to conserve birds and their habitats in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
East Gulf Coastal Plain JV established
The East Gulf Coastal Plain Joint Venture protects and restores bird populations by coordinating the effective conservation of key habitats.
Strategic Habitat Conservation published
National Ecological Assessment Team publishes Strategic Habitat Conservation, adopted by JVs
Director’s Order 146 defines JVs
Director's Order 146 defining Joint Ventures becomes part of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service policy.
North American Grouse Management Prospectus published
The North American Grouse Management Plan Prospectus provides a framework for grouse management and conservation.