• Our natural resource conservation programs help people reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damage caused by floods and other natural disasters. (usda.gov)
  • Responding to rising awareness of the value of native thistles to pollinators and other wildlife, the Xerces Society developed a new guide Native Thistles: A Conservation Practitioner's Guide . (xerces.org)
  • In it you will find one of the most comprehensive discussions of the importance of native thistles for pollinators and other wildlife, as well as a detailed account of the conservation status of native thistles. (xerces.org)
  • Many species of bees, butterflies and other wildlife rely heavily on native thistle flowers. (xerces.org)
  • Dusty Downey, Conservation Ranching Manager for Audubon Rockies , Audubon's regional office, says the McFarrens are enacting their vision of stewarding the spacious, high-elevation native rangelands around Badger Creek to provide more habitat for bird species and other wildlife, in addition to an improved forage base for their herd. (audubon.org)
  • MDHA's CPL grant program provides us the opportunity to ensure the future of Minnesota's natural resources to acquire land to increase public hunting opportunities as well as enhance, restore and maintain critical habitat for deer and other wildlife species. (mndeerhunters.com)
  • Invasive species treatments, especially buckthorn removal, help maintain native forbs and grasses as both food sources and cover for wildlife. (mndeerhunters.com)
  • The Wildlife Conservation Section of the DNR Wildlife Resources Division administers a small-grants program for wildlife viewing projects in the state. (georgiawildlife.com)
  • Funding is provided by Georgia's Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund. (georgiawildlife.com)
  • These grants focus on developing and improving wildlife-viewing opportunities that increase public awareness and appreciation of nongame wildlife, rare native plant species and natural habitats. (georgiawildlife.com)
  • The program also emphasizes species and habitats considered conservation priorities in Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan . (georgiawildlife.com)
  • Georgia is offering a helping hand to projects that help people experience the animals, plants and natural habitats emphasized in Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan. (georgiawildlife.com)
  • Topics vary by program and have included endangered species, animal adaptations, habitat exploration, wildlife crime investigations, and more! (cechouston.org)
  • This one-stop-shop solicitation is the result of financial contributions from the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Forest Service, the U.S. Department of Defense, and Native Americans in Philanthropy, as well as private philanthropy. (nfwf.org)
  • Efforts to conserve wildlife and habitat diversity will require strong cooperation with private landowners to provide increased incentives for management of riparian zones and oak motte restoration, and increased management of natural grassland systems. (texas.gov)
  • Much of this area is used for ranching, it remains in relatively good condition, and supports numerous populations of native wildlife. (texas.gov)
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. (conservationjobboard.com)
  • Examples include the "Holly Farm" in Millville, the Conrail ROW through Wharton State Forest and other additions to various state parks, forests and wildlife management areas and natural areas. (njconservation.org)
  • The New Jersey Natural Lands Trust has instituted a policy to end the use of neo-nicotinamide seeds on lands leased to farmers, whereas NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife has been able to place limits on harmful farming practices on public land. (njconservation.org)
  • Discover 10 acres of gardens, wetlands, walkways and wildlife that surround the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center building, located near the banks of Brush Creek at Troost in Kauffman Legacy Park, about eight blocks from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and within 10 minutes of the Country Club Plaza. (visitmo.com)
  • Located in the heart of the urban core, the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center focuses its educational programs on helping urban children and adults appreciate the bounty and beauty of nature, and to learn outdoor skills such as hiking, camping, wildlife viewing and growing native plants. (visitmo.com)
  • SCCF is a science-based organization that supports a Marine Laboratory, Wildlife and Habitat Management program to manage and conduct research on our nearly 2000 acres of conservation lands and features a nature center with native plant nursery and educational programs. (fortmyers.org)
  • Introduced in the 1985 Farm Bill , the Conservation Reserve Program incentivizes landowners to put a portion of their acreage into conservation cover, particularly on lands that would be more productive as wildlife habitat than they would be for crops. (trcp.org)
  • By assisting farmers and landowners in achieving both farming and conservation goals, the CRP helps protect natural resources by establishing land cover, improving water quality, and increasing wildlife habitat. (trcp.org)
  • The Longleaf Pine Establishment program is a great example of a CRP conservation practice and serves as a guide for planting longleaf pine trees and native grasses to support successful prescribed fire management and improve wildlife habitat. (trcp.org)
  • The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership works to maintain and strengthen the future of hunting and fishing by uniting and amplifying our partners' voices in conserving and restoring wildlife populations and their habitat as challenges continue to evolve. (trcp.org)
  • She believes there is a lot to be proud of in Nebraska - from the amazing wildlife to the people that enjoy the state's natural resources. (pljv.org)
  • As the wildlife division administrator for Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC), she helps with stewardship of those resources by overseeing the hunting and wildlife conservation programs. (pljv.org)
  • Before taking on her current role in 2016, she worked as the assistant wildlife division administrator for the Partners Section which collaborates with other conservation partners to work on private and governmental lands to enhance wildlife. (pljv.org)
  • With the help of volunteers and community scientists, the natural areas team monitors wildlife populations, develops habitat restoration plans and protects the wild spaces that enhance the ecological health of Milwaukee County. (milwaukee.gov)
  • Managing invasive species that threaten our native plant and wildlife populations is an ongoing effort. (milwaukee.gov)
  • Monitoring wildlife populations is a reliable way to measure the ecological health of our natural areas and to determine the success of our restoration efforts. (milwaukee.gov)
  • Climate change is predicted to increase suitable habitat for these species, which threaten migrating birds and wildlife that depend on native vegetation and marshland habitat for survival. (cakex.org)
  • We appreciate the Iowa delegation's interest in seeing firsthand the practical application of conservation on private lands, and we hope to see these decision makers go on to lead the conversation about the many benefits of the Farm Bill Title II programs that enhance wildlife habitat, water quality, public access to hunting and fishing, and diverse rural economies," says Christy Plumer, chief conservation officer for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership . (trcp.org)
  • This summer, the TRCP's Agriculture and Wildlife Working Group revealed its list of recommendations for conservation and sportsmen's access priorities in the 2018 Farm Bill , which Congress needs to finalize by September 30 of next year. (trcp.org)
  • The Lake Champlain Basin Aquatic Invasive Species Rapid Response Task Force includes representatives from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Adirondack Park Agency, Québec Ministries of Environment and Wildlife, and the Lake Champlain Basin Program. (adirondackalmanack.com)
  • Native Thistles: A Conservation Practitioner's Guide is packed with resources and information on the natural history and ecology of native thistle species. (xerces.org)
  • The authors describe the diversity of the 62 species of native thistles in North America, showcasing several species from different regions. (xerces.org)
  • Included is one of the most comprehensive lists of over 200 species of bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects that visit native thistle flowers along with an extensive list of the native insect herbivores that feed and depend on native thistles. (xerces.org)
  • Many native thistles are now threatened with some species at risk of extinction. (xerces.org)
  • Research shows that nearly one in four native bee species is imperiled and at increasing risk of extinction, while other pollinators such as butterflies, moths, beetles and various birds face similar threats. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • Nationwide, more than 100 crops and approximately 80-95% of plant species found in natural habitats require animal induced pollination. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • Native rangeland surrounding lek sites should be retained and grazing managed to create conditions required by the species. (texas.gov)
  • Such a plan will also ensure the conservation of rare forest interior species, the protection of scenic viewsheds, historic and archaeological resources, and the highly-valued passive recreational opportunities expected by the public on Green Acres-funded public lands. (njconservation.org)
  • One-third of the plant species native to New Jersey are now considered rare, most are declining, and the public resources devoted to the conservation and management of the natural communities that support these species have been steadily shrinking. (njconservation.org)
  • In combination with NJ Department of Agriculture Phillip Alampi Beneficial Insect Laboratory and NJDEP Natural Resource Damages funds, investigate means of attaining biological control for our state's three most disastrous invasive plant species: urban floodplain (Japanese Knotweed), coastal wetlands (Phragmites) and forests (Japanese Stiltgrass). (njconservation.org)
  • 197,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to develop restoration and habitat management guidelines for protecting the imperiled golden-winged warbler by assessing habitat use and behavior of this species. (mn.gov)
  • 200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to create distribution models for rare species in Minnesota to provide new tools for natural areas conservation. (mn.gov)
  • 191,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, to assess how land management practices impact the genetic health and reproduction of several native edible blueberry and related berry species of Minnesota. (mn.gov)
  • Along with managing a state-wide system of natural areas, the Division of Natural Areas is a lead authority regarding the location and ecology of Tennessee's rare species. (tn.gov)
  • Division members contribute to NatureServe Explorer, a leading source information about North America's native species and ecosystems. (tn.gov)
  • Our mission is to conserve the flora and fauna species in danger of extinction and threatened ecosystems, through the protection of biological diversity, the sustainable use of natural resources, restoration of habitats and environmental education. (weadapt.org)
  • In ECOAN, we work on the conservation of endangered species, the protection of threatened habitats and the improvement of natural resource use practices. (weadapt.org)
  • Through Restoration and Reforestation projects with native species, we protect mainly endangered and endemic birds in Andean ecosystems. (weadapt.org)
  • To help combat invasive plants, the Natural Areas team helps organize weed-outs with volunteers and friends groups to help remove invasive species such as common buckthorn, Japanese knotweed and garlic mustard. (milwaukee.gov)
  • Data collected by Natural Areas staff and community scientists is crucial in helping to make sure that common species remain common, and that rare, threatened and endangered species are protected and properly managed within the Park System. (milwaukee.gov)
  • Aloha ʻĀina focuses on conservation initiatives in Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and international initiatives that support species that are found at the Honolulu Zoo. (honoluluzoo.org)
  • The cumulative effects of stressors, such as water withdrawals, pollution, and non-native or invasive species, reduce the overall resilience of natural systems. (cakex.org)
  • Non-native/invasive species include plants and animals that have the potential to alter food webs, biodiversity, and ecosystem condition. (cakex.org)
  • In 2009, the Huron Pines Resource Conservation and Development Council (Huron Pines) published the Northeast Michigan Coastal Stewardship Project report, which recommended that Huron Pines take the lead on addressing invasive species removal (e.g., phragmites australis) given that climate change could improve conditions for invasives in the future. (cakex.org)
  • Huron Pines has since developed a long-term, sustainable program for phragmites australis removal by creating a Cooperative Weed Management Area, 218 educating and engaging local government officials and property owners about invasive species removal, and developing an early detection and rapid response system. (cakex.org)
  • The ONA is home a remarkable array of natural and cultural resources including four sensitive habitats, 26 special status species, and an archaeological record providing evidence of human occupation dating back over 5,000 years. (blm.gov)
  • These results demonstrate the utility of microherbivory in promoting coral growth and survivorship in ex situ conditions, providing valuable insight for restoration pipelines of native Hawaiian coral species. (bvsalud.org)
  • Michigan is home to two endangered butterfly rearing programs, but habitat restoration efforts are limited by the availability of affordable plant materials. (msu.edu)
  • There is a practical section on the production of native thistle seed for use in restoration projects. (xerces.org)
  • More than $9 million has been approved for a project incorporating Native American management practices for oak habitat restoration in Oregon. (nativenews.net)
  • Intended to streamline grant funding opportunities for new conservation and restoration projects around the U.S., the America the Beautiful Challenge consolidates funding from multiple federal agencies and the private sector to enable applicants to conceive and develop large-scale projects that address shared funder priorities and span public and private lands. (nfwf.org)
  • The America the Beautiful Challenge is a public-private grant program for locally led ecosystem restoration projects that invest in watershed restoration, resilience, equitable access, workforce development, corridors and connectivity, and collaborative conservation, consistent with the America the Beautiful Initiative . (nfwf.org)
  • Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources stated , "Converting lawns to new forests or native meadows is a great way for homeowners, corporate campuses, and other owners of large turf-grass areas to do their part to contribute to restoration and conservation efforts. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • Christian also provides economic support for the Restoration Program in NRDAR policy, case-work and training capacities. (doi.gov)
  • The tour highlighted Farm Bill projects that have led to the recovery of pheasant and bobwhite quail habitat, wetlands restoration, nutrient loss and soil erosion prevention, improvements to water quality, enhancement of voluntary public access for hunting and fishing, and efforts to incentivize putting marginal lands into conservation instead of agriculture. (trcp.org)
  • The ACEC program was conceived in the 1976 Federal Lands Policy and Management Act, which established the first conservation ecology mandate for the BLM. (blm.gov)
  • Conserving our natural resources is a vital part of creating and maintaining healthy ecosystems on our nation's lands. (usda.gov)
  • Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) provides our nation's farmers, ranchers and forestland owners with the knowledge and tools they need to conserve, maintain and restore the natural resources on their lands and improve the health of their operations for the future. (usda.gov)
  • The technical resources and references NRCS provides uses science-based technology to aid conservation planning and benefit soil, water, air, plants, and animals for productive lands and healthy ecosystems. (usda.gov)
  • The NJDEP Office of Natural Lands Management and the Natural Heritage Program need funding in order to protect these public trust resources. (njconservation.org)
  • A harmful concept, specifically that "we already have more public land than we can manage," has crept into policy decisions in the last decade, when actually most lands do not require active management to protect natural resources, and the pace of protecting additional lands must continue if we are to provide opportunities for future resilience in the face of climate change and our ever-shrinking natural resource base. (njconservation.org)
  • to advance private lands forest conservation and complement other successful Farm Bill programs. (trcp.org)
  • Inspired by the 100 th anniversary of the National Park Service, t he Next 100 Colorado focuses on workforce diversity across conservation and outdoor recreation , ensuring equitable access for all people , and using the outdoors to tell accurate , complex, uplifting and healing stories about Colorad o lands. (trcp.org)
  • We also assist other land-management agencies, conservation organizations, and individuals to determine proper management of plants and animals on Tennessee's protected lands and private property. (tn.gov)
  • The site is the only unit of the National Conservation Lands east of the Mississippi River, and the only unit managed by the BLM's Eastern States. (blm.gov)
  • There's no question that hunters and anglers are at the table as the Farm Bill debate ramps up, because fewer resources for conservation on private lands means fewer options for American farmers and the loss of access and opportunity for sportsmen and women who spend money in rural communities," says Eric Sytsma, regional representative for Iowa Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever . (trcp.org)
  • RNAs are intended to represent the full array of North American ecosystems with their biological communities, habitats, natural phenomena, and geological and hydrological formations. (blm.gov)
  • Organizations such as the Lancaster Conservancy have also taken steps to protect and preserve the watershed's natural resources while promoting pollinator habitats. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • Lace up walking shoes for this hike into the new land acquisition where you will get a firsthand account of the incredible work being done to plant thousands of native trees and restore diverse habitats on this premium Oak Openings Region land. (metroparkstoledo.com)
  • Take a gentle walk along a hardened trail and boardwalk though native and restored Florida coastal habitats, or participate in exciting interpretive programs about the site's important role as a U.S. intelligence spy station during World War II, and its unique military history. (blm.gov)
  • Cottontails are adapted to many grassy and brushy habitats and are most common in upland areas made up of native grasses, forbs (broadleaf plants), and shrubs. (msstate.edu)
  • For over 80 years, we've helped America's farmers, ranchers, and landowners conserve our nation's resources through our voluntary programs and science-based solutions. (usda.gov)
  • The new Xerces conservation guide was designed to provide the tools necessary to help public land managers, native seed producers, and landowners meet this conservation challenge and take the next steps to protect this beautiful and important group of native plants. (xerces.org)
  • This preserve began as part of a 480-acre joint management agreement between The Nature Conservancy, the Head Foundation, the Wisconsin Natural Areas Preservation Council, and local landowners. (nature.org)
  • Eventually, the program will collaborate with private landowners to convert 10,000 acres of excessive turf and grass coverage into meadows, forests and other pollinator-friendly environments. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • The program has also enabled staff to discuss emergent wetland vegetation and climate change with landowners, which has led to many owners maintaining native wetland vegetation to increase the long-term resilience of Michigan's coast. (cakex.org)
  • The TCBES Program provides Masters-level graduate education in the areas of conservation biology, environmental science, ecology, evolution, genetics and geospatial analyses. (pathwaystoscience.org)
  • Meghan Milbrath, Ph.D., was awarded a $48,000 grant by the North Central Region-Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (NCR-SARE) to work with farmers to increase the availability of native plants for pollinators. (msu.edu)
  • To report the most up-to-date information on Pennsylvania's pollinators and provide the best practices and resources to help protect and expand their habitat, Penn State's Center for Pollinator Research , along with the help of various stakeholders and organizations, created the Pennsylvania Pollinator Protection Plan (P4) . (chesapeakebay.net)
  • In a recent initiative to protect Pennsylvania's pollinators, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay partnered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to create a lawn and turf conversion program that would mitigate habitat loss, fertilizer usage and pollution runoff. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • Harmful agricultural chemicals, especially neo-nicotinamide coated seeds, are wreaking havoc with pollinators, key insect populations and the food chain in natural environments. (njconservation.org)
  • It's easy to appreciate the appeal of or need for Farm Bill conservation cornerstones like the Conservation Reserve Program or Environmental Quality Incentives Program when you see quail, pheasants, and pollinators restored with native vegetation on the landscape," says Tom Franklin, agriculture liaison for the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative . (trcp.org)
  • As a multidisciplinary, multi-college program, TCBES encourages and facilitates sustained collaboration across the research areas of ecological and evolutionary genetics, ecosystems analyses and responses to environmental change, cyber infrastructure for environmental research, and geospatial analyses. (pathwaystoscience.org)
  • This collaborative, inter-institutional effort is devoted to the multidisciplinary study and conservation of native plants. (senate.gov)
  • CRP funds typically reimburse a portion of expenses for approved conservation practices. (trcp.org)
  • On Friday, congressional staff representing Sen. Joni Ernst, Sen. Chuck Grassley, and Rep. David Young toured four southwest Iowa farm operations that have implemented conservation practices using funding and technical support from the federal Farm Bill. (trcp.org)
  • New Jersey needs a comprehensive regional vision and plan for its public forestlands to identify and designate ecologically sensitive areas and mature forests as natural areas and ensure that forest stewardship and management activities would avoid Natural Heritage Priority Sites. (njconservation.org)
  • From lagoons and marshes to forests and prairies, the natural areas under Milwaukee County Parks stewardship are vital to the environmental health of the region. (milwaukee.gov)
  • Rabbit populations have declined because of conversion of fields to closed-canopy forests, industrialization of farming and forestry, less use of prescribed fire, and the widespread change of native plant communities to nonnative, invasive grasses like tall fescue and bermudagrass. (msstate.edu)
  • This bird-friendly habitat certification is through Audubon Conservation Ranching , a habitat program working to stabilize declining grassland bird populations in Colorado and across the U.S. (audubon.org)
  • Environmental groups across the country have worked for the last two decades to introduce members of underrepresented populations like Barajas to the overwhelmingly white conservation world. (cbs42.com)
  • Our outreach and involvement in all these issues reaches across into statewide initiatives through our natural resource policy department. (fortmyers.org)
  • Read the latest conservation success stories that show how NRCS and farmers and ranchers work together to improve agricultural operations while helping the environment. (usda.gov)
  • Learn about webinars, training opportunities and local events related to NRCS programs and services. (usda.gov)
  • Penn began his Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) career in Marengo and Wilcox counties in Alabama's Black Belt region as a Pathways intern. (aamu.edu)
  • The objectives for RNAs are to preserve examples of all significant natural ecosystems for comparison with those influenced by man, to provide educational and research areas for ecological and environmental studies, and to preserve gene pools of typical and endangered plants and animals. (blm.gov)
  • Despite the significance of native thistles to our ecosystems, these plants are often targeted for eradication along with the more widely recognized invasive thistles. (xerces.org)
  • On a ranch tour we were able to see conservation at a landscape level as the ranch w as taking significant efforts to reduce fuel loads across the semi-desert shrubland to the montane forest ecosystems. (trcp.org)
  • Participating UH Hilo faculty reside in the Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and Marine Science Departments of the College of Arts and Sciences, and in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management. (pathwaystoscience.org)
  • Special recruitment efforts target Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders and others from groups underrepresented in the sciences. (pathwaystoscience.org)
  • The changes largely delete language from state statutes that grant HTA the authority to carry out its current duties, including clauses allowing HTA to develop state policies relating to the economic and ecological impacts of tourism, develop tourism-related educational programs, promote Native Hawaiian culture, form advisory groups with state and county agencies and more. (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
  • With the changes to HTA, Inouye said the agency can spend more resources on marketing, while other agencies such as the Office of Hawaiian Affairs can manage some of HTA's other duties, including the promotion of Native Hawaiian culture. (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
  • In testimony submitted for today's meeting, HTA president and CEO John De Fries wrote that the bill "takes a sledgehammer to HTA and three of its four strategic pillars (Hawaiian culture, natural resources and community), just as we launch our tourism recovery strategies that will help our devastated economy heal from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
  • Business organizations such as the Hawaii Island, Kona-Kohala and Native Hawaiian chambers of commerce all opposed the bill on the grounds that it would all but obliterate HTA's ability to manage Hawaii tourism at any level. (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
  • Environmental groups rejected the bill because it slashes funds for HTA's conservation programs, and Native Hawaiian groups opposed the reduction of funding for cultural and educational programs. (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
  • Removing the important functions of thoughtful development of tourism policy … and protecting the cultural and natural resources that are our differentiators takes us back to the earliest days of tourism promotion in Hawaii - a strategy that resulted in decades of unbridled tourism at the expense of our kama'aina," wrote Kirstin Kahaloa, president of Hui ʻOihana, the Hawaii Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce. (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
  • We reared juvenile Montipora capitata alongside juvenile native Hawaiian collector urchins, Tripneustes gratilla, for 15 weeks and documented significant ecological benefits of co-culture. (bvsalud.org)
  • Badger Creek Ranch herd in Colorado is working for birds through Audubon's Conservation Ranching program. (audubon.org)
  • Chrissy McFarren, who serves as ranch director, said stewarding a healthy environment for all animals - wild and domestic - on the land was a primary driver for enrolling her property in the Conservation Ranching program. (audubon.org)
  • Council for Native American Farming and Ranching, in Washington DC, August 13-15, 2012. (usda.gov)
  • The United States Department of Agriculture's Council for Native American Farming and Ranching (CNAFR) was created to advise the Secretary on ways to eliminate barriers to participation for Native American Farmers and Ranchers in USDA programs. (usda.gov)
  • The CNAFR is composed of representatives with specific knowledge of Native American farming and ranching. (usda.gov)
  • MDHA's success is also due our collaboration to receive match funds from groups such as The Ruffed Grouse Society, Pheasants Forever, The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, The National Wild Turkey Federation, and many local conservation groups and private individuals. (mndeerhunters.com)
  • A bill that would gut significant resources and responsibilities of the Hawaii Tourism Authority has stirred opposition among state tourism organizations. (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
  • Together these organizations support our conservation mission by providing financial and in-kind support and partnering with similar conservation organizations working in our community. (honoluluzoo.org)
  • 3. Partnering with primarily pacific conservation organizations. (honoluluzoo.org)
  • Read the full list of recommendations for growing conservation in the next Farm Bill , supported by 31 hunting and fishing organizations. (trcp.org)
  • Franklin Soil and Water's annual Conservation Mini-Grant program continues in its ninth year by offering up to $2,000 to three organizations that demonstrate the need and ability to carry out on-the-ground conservation projects. (franklinswcd.org)
  • The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land. (usda.gov)
  • This section is based on multiple years of actual native thistle seed production by the Xerces Society Pollinator Conservation Program in partnership with native seed companies. (xerces.org)
  • FACT SHEET: USDA Streamlines Regional Conservation Partnership Program, Invests Unpreced. (usda.gov)
  • 745,383 acres of National Landscape Conservation Areas (NLCA) and 46,786 acres of Research Natural Areas (RNA). (blm.gov)
  • Determine boundaries of new and/or expansion of Natural Heritage Priority Sites and State Natural Areas. (njconservation.org)
  • The project will reduce damage and deterioration to historical artifacts, allow additional "safe" natural light into the museum display areas and reduce electricity costs by reducing the need for interior day time lighting. (eastham-ma.gov)
  • The Division of Natural Areas (DNA) is dedicated to the protection and proper management of native plants, animals, and natural communities across Tennessee. (tn.gov)
  • Data gathered by division biologists help guide the Bureau of Conservation in protecting Tennessee's special places as state parks or natural areas. (tn.gov)
  • The Division of Natural Areas is a member of NatureServe's Natural Heritage Network, a consortium of Natural Heritage & Natural Area Programs from each state in the U. S., and similar programs from Canada and Latin America. (tn.gov)
  • The Division of Natural Areas is active with the Natural Areas Association, an organization dedicated to supporting the science-based conservation work of natural areas professionals. (tn.gov)
  • He has worked on projects in the areas of recreation, wildland fire, royalties (hardrock minerals, oil and gas, renewable resources), and economic impacts. (doi.gov)
  • Our work includes the creation and management of Private Conservation Areas (PCA), management in the creation of Regional Conservation Areas (RCA), implementation of social and environmental projects in National Protected Areas (NPA) by the State, and reforestation programs, monitoring and improvement of the quality of life in peasant and native communities. (weadapt.org)
  • We develop ecotourism programs in our networks of Conservation Areas and we encourage communities to be part of this process. (weadapt.org)
  • The Natural Areas team at Milwaukee County Parks manages over 9,000 acres of land, including nine beaches along the shores of Lake Michigan. (milwaukee.gov)
  • Our Natural Areas team works to improve water quality in these waterways through projects such as shoreline stabilization and monitoring. (milwaukee.gov)
  • The Natural Areas team helps monitor and maintain the Forked Aster Nature Trails throughout the County. (milwaukee.gov)
  • The hours of operation for the ONA's trails and natural areas are from dawn to dusk daily. (blm.gov)
  • For convenient access to the ONA's trails and natural areas utilize the small parking area on the north side of S. Beach Road, 0.17 miles east of U.S. (blm.gov)
  • The natural areas south of S. Beach Road (Lots 17 and 19) are accessible by our new trail! (blm.gov)
  • Students can develop academic programs in one of three subject areas: fisheries management (Juneau and Fairbanks), fish/invertebrate biology (Juneau and Fairbanks), and aquaculture (Juneau). (uaf.edu)
  • We conducted a spatial conservation assessment of native fishes in the Lahontan and central Nevada basins using core-area zonation. (mdpi.com)
  • Let's first start with another one though - did you learn more about the flora that BLM Idaho manages and a greater appreciation of its diversity and importance as jewel of our Natural Heritage? (blm.gov)
  • 500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action at the Chicago Horticultural Society to investigate how prescribed fire in Minnesota's tallgrass prairies affects the nesting habitat, food resources, and diversity of ground-nesting bees. (mn.gov)
  • Barajas, who identifies as Mexican-American, is spending the summer working for the International Crane Foundation as part of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin's Diversity in Conservation Internships. (cbs42.com)
  • Sociologists offer a number of explanations for the lack of diversity in conservation ranks. (cbs42.com)
  • The program prepares students for technical positions to meet the growing need for sound management of Hawaii's fragile natural resources, as well as for entry into Ph.D. programs in related fields. (pathwaystoscience.org)
  • Prepare to lead the management of natural resources and keep up with rapid changes in applications and methodology by earning an Ecosystem Management degree or certificate online through Penn State World Campus. (conservationjobboard.com)
  • Faculty in the Forage-Livestock Group come from six different divisions, colleges and schools: natural resources, agricultural systems technology, agribusiness management, vet medicine, plant sciences and animal sciences. (missouri.edu)
  • He completed the Department's Office of the Secretary Management Development Program, and he served for two years in DOI's Office of Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution. (doi.gov)
  • He has experience leading policy analysis and program coordination on a wide range of DOI management issues. (doi.gov)
  • Through training in sustainable management of natural resources, we help communities to improve their productive capacity, locate themselves in better markets and adequately use forest and wetland resources, as well as opt for alternative, native and environmentally friendly crops. (weadapt.org)
  • The fisheries undergraduate program offers broad basic education and training, preparing graduates to work in management, law enforcement, public information and education. (uaf.edu)
  • The program provides a solid foundation for graduate study for students contemplating careers in research, administration, advanced management or teaching. (uaf.edu)
  • Through the efforts of ALRI and their partners, and with support from the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) , there are currently almost 5 million longleaf pine forest acres in the Southeast. (trcp.org)
  • The USDA-funded Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program was authorized by the 1985 Farm Bill and was first funded in 1988. (msu.edu)
  • With assistance from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, a voluntary conservation program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, the McFarrens recently increased the number of water source points across the ranch. (audubon.org)
  • Prior to joining the Department, he was a Professor in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University, where he conducted research on the contribution of ecosystem services to socioeconomic well-being. (doi.gov)
  • The tour was sponsored by a unique coalition of state and federal natural resource agencies and agriculture, conservation, and hunting and fishing groups working to enhance conservation provisions in the next five-year Farm Bill. (trcp.org)
  • The CPL Grants Program funds conservation projects from $5,000 to $400,000 with a 10% match. (mndeerhunters.com)
  • Search for LAO staff assigned to a department or program area. (ca.gov)
  • The program has attracted significant extramural funding to UH Hilo to establish this center. (pathwaystoscience.org)
  • Funding for the CPL grant program is from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, created by the people of Minnesota. (mndeerhunters.com)
  • The America the Beautiful Challenge coordinates funding from multiple Federal agencies and private philanthropy into one competitive grant program. (nfwf.org)
  • Develop collaborations with non-profit community and funding sources such as Natural Resource Damages funds to conduct rare plant surveys. (njconservation.org)
  • Funding to The Cape Housing Institute, which supports housing assistance programs and delivers training to build public support for affordable housing and equip local elected and appointed officials with the knowledge and skills to support the creation of more year-round housing. (eastham-ma.gov)
  • Funding will allow the Eastham Affordable Housing Trust to continue implementation of several housing assistance programs designed to meet current and future demands for assistance identified in the 2016 Eastham Housing Production Plan. (eastham-ma.gov)
  • Funding will allow the EAHT to continue implementation of several housing assistance programs (including a rental subsidy program, a housing preservation program, a lease to own program and a closing cost assistance program or other programs deemed appropriate by the EAHT) designed to meet current and future demands for assistance identified in the 2016 Eastham Housing Production Plan. (eastham-ma.gov)
  • Landscape is flat to rolling, with natural vegetation of mixed-grass plains, shortgrass high plains, shinnery oak grasslands, and mesquite grasslands. (texas.gov)
  • The TCBES program is emerging as a center of excellence in the Pacific that is capitalizing on Hawaii's unique natural resources that are integral to the state's cultural, economic, and scientific enterprises, and by extension, to those of the entire nation and other Pacific nations. (pathwaystoscience.org)
  • Dr. Harland Patch, assistant research professor and director of pollinator programming at the Penn State Arboretum, notes that expanding the public's contribution to pollinator protection and expansion efforts is essential, but people need to be informed on the many ways in which they can help first. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • He is receiving a Green Award based on his efforts to keep his neighbors informed about and connected to the natural world. (collegeparkmd.gov)
  • Of particular concern are specialist butterflies, whose habitat is shrinking due to the loss of the specific native plants on which they depend. (msu.edu)
  • While many small-scale farmers have land that could grow the needed native plants, they lack training in native plant cultivation. (msu.edu)
  • The team will also create an online education module for the public and point of sale materials explaining the importance of specialist butterfly host plants and will create supply chains through leveraging connections with conservation partners. (msu.edu)
  • The goal of this project is to increase the habitat for native specialist butterflies in Michigan by working with farmers to grow native plants. (msu.edu)
  • Improving access to stock of specialist native plants for growers through purchasing and distribution. (msu.edu)
  • Training farmers to grow and harvest native plants. (msu.edu)
  • Increase planting of specialist plants through online education, point of sale materials, and connections with conservation partners. (msu.edu)
  • They have inspired many to begin growing plants and food, and planting natives. (collegeparkmd.gov)
  • On this trip both mentors and mentees were able to learn about the complexity and history of Spanish and Mexican land grants as well as private land conservation in Southern Colorado. (trcp.org)
  • Get regular updates, stories about conservation, tools to help with conservation planning , and information about events, grants and more. (pljv.org)
  • The conservation discussion continued after lunch at the Winterset Gun Club with representatives from the TRCP, Iowa Soybean Association, National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative, Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, National Association of Conservation Districts, and Iowa Department of Natural Resources . (trcp.org)
  • 787,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to conduct a comprehensive update of Minnesota's lake and pond GIS data to enhance lake conservation planning by state and local partners while also creating efficiencies for ongoing data maintenance. (mn.gov)
  • The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service awarded the money, which will go to the Oregon Agricultural Trust and its partners. (nativenews.net)
  • By signing into your account, you agree to Conservation Job Board's Terms of Service and consent to our Privacy Policy . (conservationjobboard.com)
  • the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or his or her delegate, and the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, or his or her delegate. (usda.gov)
  • The Honolulu Zoo's conservation fund is a collaboration between the Honolulu Zoo, the Honolulu Zoo Society and Service Systems Associates. (honoluluzoo.org)
  • The Juneau Center, School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, houses the UAF fisheries science program near the Auke Bay National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory north of Juneau. (uaf.edu)
  • Fix Our Parks is coordinated by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance along with the New Jersey Conservation Foundation , New York-New Jersey Trail Conference and New Jersey Highlands Coalition . (njconservation.org)
  • The affiliated faculty come from many different agencies including USFS, USDA, USGS, NOAA, NPS and State Dept. of Land and Natural Resources. (pathwaystoscience.org)
  • We have participated in 87 Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) grant projects since 2010 with over $5.5 million worth of habitat projects accomplished or in progress across the State of Minnesota. (mndeerhunters.com)
  • The work varies greatly depending on the area of the state and type of native habitat. (mndeerhunters.com)
  • Robert holds a Ph.D. in natural resource and environmental economics from Colorado State University. (doi.gov)
  • I think our message to congressional staff on the tour was that cuts to conservation in the Farm Bill would be felt across the state, by farmers, hunters, and the folks who run gas stations, motels, diners, and other small businesses. (trcp.org)
  • Fisheries students in Fairbanks and Juneau have an opportunity to associate with personnel of federal and state conservation agencies and these agencies hire students for summer fieldwork. (uaf.edu)
  • The Florida Tracking Program distributes the wallet cards to county health departments, state fish markets and grocery stores, and to the Florida Medical Association (FMA). (cdc.gov)
  • The Louisiana Tracking Program worked with the state health department to notify OSHA about workplace exposures and health complaints from emergency response workers. (cdc.gov)
  • They contain technical information about the conservation of soil, water, air, and related plant and animal resources. (usda.gov)
  • This project outlines a training program for vegetable farmers and native plant producers and increases connections between them and the conservation community. (msu.edu)
  • Milbrath and her team will partner with butterfly conservationists and native plant experts to identify needs and sources for stock materials and to develop a training program on the cultivation and harvesting of these materials. (msu.edu)
  • Remaining natural plant communities are affected by fragmentation, direct loss due to crops, pasture, and overgrazing. (texas.gov)
  • Check out the Entomology B.S. program! (msu.edu)
  • Appointments include eleven (11) representatives of Native American farmers and ranchers. (usda.gov)
  • In a recent national survey of hunters and anglers, 75 percent agreed with providing financial incentives to farmers and ranchers to implement habitat conservation, and 87 percent said they do not want to see cuts to conservation programs, in the upcoming 2018 Farm Bill or anywhere else. (trcp.org)
  • She has worked on a variety of projects while at PPA, including economic valuation of natural resource damages, tribal cultural resources, and FERC licensing of hydropower dams and pipelines. (doi.gov)
  • Conservation is possible thanks to the collaborative work with our partner institutions and agencies - see our latest stories of success and projects in our online Story-Map! (tn.gov)
  • As a PLJV board member, Alicia enjoys being part of collaborative partner-based conservation work, which the Joint Venture epitomizes. (pljv.org)
  • Welcome to the Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science (TCBES) Graduate Program! (pathwaystoscience.org)
  • The project also seeks to permanently protect designated oak savannas and woodlands, and give Native Americans access to them for cultural use and environmental stewardship. (nativenews.net)
  • Texas team to provide students with engaging and interactive TEKS-aligned virtual environmental education field trips that highlight careers in conservation. (cechouston.org)
  • Kristin has an M.S. in public policy analysis from the University of Rochester and a Ph.D. in natural resource and environmental economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. (doi.gov)
  • All the environmental issues we're facing are really big and we simply can't face them all unless we have a lot of ideas at the table," said Soumi Gaddameedi, a 22-year-old Indian American who works as a donor coordinator for the nonprofit group Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. (cbs42.com)
  • These conversations were instrumental in gaining insights into different perspectives on sustainable development and environmental conservation. (lu.se)
  • After graduating from AAMU, the native Huntsvillian returned to Marengo/Wilcox counties as the soil conservationist for two years. (aamu.edu)
  • Franklin Soil and Water's Conservation Fund is a pool of fees and proceeds originating from donations and events including the Annual Meeting and Tree Sale. (franklinswcd.org)
  • Connection to SWCD Mission: Demonstrates clear promotion of responsible land use decisions for the conservation, protection, and improvement of soil and water resources. (franklinswcd.org)
  • The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. (audubon.org)
  • The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement and the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact are two frameworks created to protect the region's water resources by limiting water diversions in both quantity and purpose (e.g., diversions to support enhancing public water supply are supported) and limiting water withdrawals through water conservation and regulatory programs. (cakex.org)
  • As demographics shift in the U.S. it is important that our conservation community engage and provide mentorship to underserved communities so that future generations know the importance of protect ing our natural resources now and for future generations to come. (trcp.org)
  • That usually entails fire trucks or water resources, the use of drip torches, other hand tools. (nativenews.net)
  • Lake levels in the Great Lakes region are established through the "combined influence of precipitation (the primary source of natural water supply to the Great Lakes), upstream inflows, groundwater, surface water runoff, evaporation, diversions into and out of the system, consumptive use, dredging, and water level regulation. (cakex.org)
  • 3. Continue and increase sampling for spiny water flea through the Lake Champlain Basin Program Long-term Biological Monitoring Program. (adirondackalmanack.com)
  • Native to Eurasia, the spiny water flea arrived in the Great Lakes in ballast water in the 1980s, and is spreading to other water bodies. (adirondackalmanack.com)
  • We put much time and effort into providing the public with high-quality free conservation guidance. (xerces.org)
  • The mentorship cohorts are intended to provide community for underrepresented individuals in conservation as well as guidance for mentees who are within the first five years of their conservatio n career. (trcp.org)