Press Release
Migratory Bird Joint Ventures: Marking 25 Years of Partnerships for Bird Conservation
On March 21, federal and state agencies, nongovernment organizations and Members of Congress came together with partners from across North America to celebrate 25 years of the innovative partnerships for bird and habitat conservation known as migratory bird Joint Ventures.
Since the landmark North American Waterfowl Management plan called for the establishment of Joint Ventures in 1986, they have emerged as the international model for partnership-driven conservation. Joint Ventures bring together private landowners, hunters, birdwatchers, tribes, non-profit organizations, universities, government agencies and industry to cooperate in the planning and implementation of projects to conserve and enhance bird habitat.
At a Capitol Hill reception, the Joint Ventures presented awards to several key partners, recognizing their efforts as
Since the landmark North American Waterfowl Management plan called for the establishment of Joint Ventures in 1986, they have emerged as the international model for partnership-driven conservation. Joint Ventures bring together private landowners, hunters, birdwatchers, tribes, non-profit organizations, universities, government agencies and industry to cooperate in the planning and implementation of projects to conserve and enhance bird habitat.
At a Capitol Hill reception, the Joint Ventures presented awards to several key partners, recognizing their efforts as
