Landscape Conservation Cooperatives
Advancing Science for the Future of Conservation
The sustainability of natural and cultural resources and landscapes are important to quality of life and local economies. Landscape Conservation Cooperatives (LCCs) address large scale natural resource challenges that transcend political and jurisdictional boundaries and require a networked approach to conservation - holistic, collaborative, and grounded in science - to ensure the sustainability of America’s land, water, wildlife and cultural resources.
LCCs collectively form a national network of land, water, wildlife, and cultural resource managers, scientists, and interested public and private organizations - within the U.S. and across our international borders - that share a common need for scientific information in conservation. The Service’s Midwest Region is engaged as an active member of multiple Landscape Conservation Cooperatives. Visit each LCC Web site for complete information.
News and Updates
For the latest news and updates, visit the LCC websites below or check out our newsroom.
Plains and Prairie Potholes
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Upper Midwest and Great Lakes
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Eastern Tallgrass Prairie and Big Rivers
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Videos
National LCC Map
