New Report Underscores Need for Conservation Action for North American Birds
More than one-third of the native bird species in Canada, Mexico, and the continental United States are at risk of extinction without significant conservation action, according to the first-ever Trinational State of the Birds Report
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Building capacity in Sonora for enhanced bird habitat
University students from three cities in Sonora, Mexico, recently got hooked on birding, wildlife, and habitat restoration, thanks to funding support from the Sonoran Joint Venture. It all started with a mid-winter camping trip to the Whitewater Draw State Wildlife Area in southeast Arizona.
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Arizona Coordinated Bird Monitoring: half the work, twice the information
In 2005 various partners, under the umbrella of the Arizona Bird Conservation Initiative, began seriously discussing the need for a Coordinated Bird Monitoring Program in the state.
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River Partners: Restoring Riparian Habitat in California
River Partners has been working for over 15 years throughout California to restore over 8,000 acres of riparian habitat for the benefit of wildlife and people.
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EnviroAtlas: Understanding Nature’s Benefits
EnviroAtlas is a collection of interactive tools and resources that allows users to explore the many benefits people receive from nature, also called ecosystem services.
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SJV to coordinate Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest in Arizona
The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program (JDS) is a dynamic arts and science curriculum that teaches wetlands and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school.
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Conserving Thick-billed Parrots
In response to the conservation interest on the species and the work that has taken place for the past two decades, SJV partners organized a binational planning workshop from April 24-25, 2014 in El Paso, Texas.
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Tracking Turkey Vulture Migrations: Take Two
You might remember last year the SJV supported researchers from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary on their New World Vulture Project.
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A hundred ways to sustain grasslands and ranchers now at your fingertips: new online tool corrals best practices from across North America
A new online tool was just launched with nearly 100 beneficial management practices aimed at ranchers, conservation organizations, government, and academic institutions in North America. Ranging from local techniques to national and continental approaches, the tool contains a wealth of practical and innovative ideas for conserving and restoring native grasslands and boosting the economic stability
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Assessment of climate change in the southwest United States informs National Climate Assessment
As part of the NCA process, the principal investigators of the Southwest Climate Science Center prepared a technical report and synthesis of current and projected climate change impacts specific to the southwest, entitled Assessment of Climate Change in the Southwest United States.
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