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Building International Collaboration for Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation on Private Lands
The Madrean Sky Islands region of northwest Mexico provides critical habitat for Neotropical migratory birds, but unsustainable land use practices, especially overgrazing, have negatively affected both the quality and extent of habitats. Learn how private landowners and The Borderlands Restoration Network are working to change that.
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Turning the Bend at River Bend—Successful Restoration on the Agua Fria River
Through conducting surveys for Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Audubon Arizona shares with us their unique, first-hand opportunity to observe the BLM’s restoration of River Bend. However, countless other degraded sites need our attention and support.
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Restoration and Conservation in Southern California: The Santa Clara River Parkway
The Santa Clara River was once designated as one of the most threatened rivers in the U.S. because of the juxtaposition of its environmental and conservation values with threats from urban and industrial development. Now, partners are envisioning a 30 mile-long floodplain corridor to reverse habitat degradation, conserve existing aquatic and riparian habitats, and provide public access for recreation and education.
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San Dieguito River Riparian Restoration Project
San Diego County is one of the most biologically diverse parts of our country, but it is also facing significant pressure from increasing development and water scarcity. River Partners has been restoring riparian habitat in San Diego since 2008 to help support the recovery of the biodiversity in the region.
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10 Years Later…SJV Tours Neotrop Act Grant Funded Riparian Area in Sonora, Mexico
Ten years ago, the Sonoran Joint Venture received a Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) grant to fund riparian restoration and research at a private ranch in Sonora, Mexico. Recently, SJV Science Coordinator Carol Beardmore had the opportunity to visit one of the project sites and tag along with researchers running camera traps at Rancho El Aribabi in northern Sonora.
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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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San Pedro River Riparian Raptors: inventory, distribution, abundance, habitat requirements, and breeding ecology
Project Description The goal of this project is to improve the understanding of the current status, population size, and demographics of riparian raptors along the San Pedro River in Arizona and the habitats upon which they depend. We will examine the habitat needs of these species in order to assess their value as indicators of
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Wetlands education and outreach in Yuma, Arizona
Project Description Arizona Western College is seeking funds to educate Yuma residents on the importance of wetlands restoration for bird conservation. Wetlands in the Yuma area are critical habitat for the endangered Yuma Clapper Rail, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, and Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Riparian habitats in the Sonoran and Mojave deserts support over 33% of plants
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Coordinated Bird Monitoring in Arizona: implementing surveys for riparian associated priority species in the Arid Borderlands and Mexican Highlands regions
Project Description The Arizona Coordinated Bird Monitoring Program provides a framework for the design and implementation of the long-term monitoring of Arizona’s birds. The first segment of the program is to implement statewide riparian surveys. The objectives are to estimate and monitor the number of birds, by species, breeding (or attempting to breed) within riparian
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South Mittry and Pratt Riparian Restoration
Project Description Bureau of Land Management proposes to use Sonoran Joint Venture funds to purchase equipment and diesel fuel for a pump to irrigate 72 acres of a cottonwood & willow forest in varying stages of development. The project is located adjacent to Mittry Lake and near the Lower Colorado River in southwest Arizona. The
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