Home | Feedback | DOI Home | Privacy Disclaimer | Policies & Procedures | FOIA | USA.gov

Partnership Banner partnership logo
Search
pixel of space
Bullet DOI Partnerships Home
pixel of space
Bullet About Partnerships
pixel of space
Bullet Awards
pixel of space
Bullet FAQs
pixel of space
Bullet Partnership Ethics
pixel of space
Bullet Partnership Legal Framework
pixel of space
Bullet Building Partnerships
pixel of space
Bullet Partnership Tools
pixel of space
Bullet Funding/Technical Assistance
pixel of space
Bullet Volunteerism
pixel of space
Bullet Contacts
pixel of space
Bullet Partnership Links
pixel of space
Bullet Cooperative Conservation
pixel of space
background color
background color
Partnership Success Stories
North American Wetlands Conservation Fund
The California Waterfowl Association has applied for and received four grants through the North American Wetlands Conservation Act totaling over $3.5 million. These grants leveraged $57 million in partner funds, positively impacting 65,000 acres of habitat in the Central Valley. The Association's network of programs is only possible thanks to the many partners, donors, and volunteers who offer their assistance and support. Together, we are taking a stand for the future of waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting." Becky Easter, California Waterfowl Association



Before wetland restoration, Pennsylvania

After wetland restoration, Pennsylvania
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act program, an internationally recognized program that provides grants throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is one of the key instruments for conservation of waterfowl and other migratory birds. Through voluntary grant partnerships, the program has protected and improved the health and integrity of the landscapes in which people reside and work in harmony with our fish and wildlife resources. Primarily, the grants act as catalysts in bringing partnerships together to support wetland projects and leverage non-Federal funding that fosters public and private sector cooperation for migratory bird conservation, flood control, erosion control, and water quality.


In FY 2003, North American Wetlands Conservation Act project proposals supported over 125 partnership wetlands conservation projects. Over 460 partners are participating in these projects which, when completed, will protect over 1.3 million acres and restore, enhance, or create over 380,000 acres of habitat. In FY 2004, the program is expected to fund approximately 95 projects that will protect, enhance, or restore over 1.1 million acres. As of April, 43 project proposals, together with over 190 diverse partners, have been approved. When completed, these approved projects will protect over 3 million acres and enhance, restore, or create about 190,000 acres of habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. Up from $37.5 million enacted in 2004, the 2005 budget request for the program is $54 million.


June 2004

background color