Division of Bird Habitat Conservation

2007 North American Waterfowl Management Plan Awards!

The North American Waterfowl Management Plan (Plan) is implemented through unique partnerships consisting of organizations and individuals committed to the conservation of wetlands habitats and their associated wildlife, and so the success of the Plan is directly related to the contributions of these dedicated partners. To give recognition to this vital work, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan Committee seeks nominations each year for deserving Plan partners to receive one of its two awards.

The International Canvasback Award is presented to exceptional individuals, corporations, or organizations that have made substantial contributions over a long period of time to the implementation and continuation of the Plan throughout North America.

The National Great Blue Heron Award recognizes participants whose activities conducted at the national, regional, or local level over a long-period of time have resulted in substantial benefits to waterfowl and other wetland-associated migratory bird populations of North America.

The attached documents contain information regarding awards selection criteria, a nomination form, and a list of previous award winners. Nominations for the 2007 awards must be received by February 15, 2008, at the address given on the nomination form. Additional information.

North American Waterfowl Management Plan Celebrates 20 Years.

May 14, 2006, marks the 20th Anniversary of the plan that pioneered a new approach to conservation and management of continental waterfowl populations. Signed in 1986 by the United States and Canada, and joined by Mexico in 1994, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan forged public-private, on-the-ground partnerships called “joint ventures,” which continue to be a driving force in conserving vital waterfowl and wetland habitats today. Read more.

Donate to the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Account !

The funds you donate will go directly to projects that conserve and protect migratory birds and their habitats throughout the Western Hemisphere. From Alaska to Argentina, grants program partners are engaged in high-priority conservation projects involving bird population management, habitat restoration and protection, environmental education, research, and more.

Partners match grants dollars 3 to 1, making your donation to the program go three times as far. Talk to your tax advisor about making a contribution to support the program—it may be deductible. It will definitely help the birds.

The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (Section 9.d) authorizes the acceptance and use of donations to help support the program. Each donor will receive a written acknowledgment of their contribution. For more information, contact Doug Ryan, Program Coordinator, at 703-358-1784 or via email at neotropical@fws.gov.

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