National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

One of North America's most iconic species, monarch butterflies undertake a wondrous, multigenerational migration. A “super generation” migrates south every fall to overwinter in Mexico and begins the northward trek the next spring. The next three generations push north, fanning out across the United States. There is also a western population that overwinters in California. But pollinators like the monarch butterfly are in trouble across the United States. Habitat fragmentation and reduction of milkweed, the only food source for monarch caterpillars, have diminished populations since the 1990s. NFWF promotes a conservation approach that supports monarch butterflies throughout their lifecycle, focuses on implementing habitat improvements, provides technical assistance to private landowners, and supports capacity building and outreach efforts. This #WorldMonarchDay, learn more about NFWF’s efforts to conserve wildlife species like monarchs by visiting our 40th anniversary storymap >> https://loom.ly/We_z3gw 📷: Monarch butterfly

A wave of new funding for coastal communities 🌊 NFWF and @NOAA today awarded $6 million in grant funding for the removal of marine debris caused by hurricanes and other natural disasters in coastal Alaska, Florida and Puerto Rico. Extreme weather events like hurricanes and typhoons come with immediate human health and safety needs, yet some of the most damaging effects of storms are felt months and years after. Marine debris caused by or exacerbated by these storms is not only an additional detriment to communities, but it also has prolonged impacts to wildlife and their habitats. The grants announced today will be helping communities recover from hurricanes Fiona, Ian and Nicole and Typhoon Merbok. Learn more >> https://loom.ly/Rd_14os 📷: Damage from Hurricane Ian

NFWF today announced $2.2 million in grants to restore forest and freshwater habitat in central Appalachia, including projects in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. The grants were awarded through the Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program, a partnership between NFWF and the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, the USDA Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Richard King Mellon Foundation, Altria and Cleveland-Cliffs. https://loom.ly/mDaGxqQ The grants will help conserve species that rely on these habitats including brook trout, hellbender, freshwater mussels and forest birds like golden-winged warbler, wood thrush and cerulean warbler. 📷: Brook trout

Exciting news for conservation efforts in the northeastern U.S.! NFWF today announced $2 million in grants to restore and sustain New England forests and rivers that provide habitat for eastern brook trout, river herring, Atlantic salmon, New England cottontail, black-throated blue warbler and American woodcock. https://loom.ly/lNPJx94 The grants were awarded through the Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund, a partnership between NFWF and USDA’s NRCS, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), USDA Forest Service and Sylvamo. 📷: American woodcock

Heads up! 🚨 NFWF is seeking proposals for conservation projects in the Klamath River basin. This ecosystem spans 12,000 square miles – roughly the size of Maryland – and supports vital habitat for hundreds of species of fish and wildlife. Up to $11.5 million in funding is available. Learn more >> https://loom.ly/9xKU1-s Thank you to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for their cooperation in this effort. 📷: Williamson River Delta Preserve, located at the mouth of the Williamson River on Upper Klamath Lake

The Cumberland Plateau gets a boost! 🌿 🐦 NFWF today announced $3.6 million in grants to restore mined lands and forests and implement wildlife-focused grazing practices in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee. https://loom.ly/PZRFVTs We are thankful for our Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund partners for supporting these efforts: USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Cargill, Nestle and Altria Group. 📷: Grasshopper sparrow

Announcing a major boost for conservation in the Southeast 🐟 📢 Today NFWF and partners announced a record $7.7 million in grants awarded to protect and restore freshwater habitats in the southeastern U.S. This funding will improve water quality and connectivity, restore habitat and support landowners in implementing voluntary practices to improve stream health. https://loom.ly/JIDsZF4 The grants were awarded through the Southeast Aquatics Fund, a partnership between NFWF and USDA’s NRCS, USDA Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Southern Company, Nestle, Cargill and Altria. 📷: Bluehead chub

The Great Lakes are among the most important natural resources in the world, and they provide critical habitat for a vast array of plants and wildlife, including more than 200 globally rare species. It’s one of our major conservation concerns, and we work to keep the region’s immense network of coastal marshes, inland wetlands and forests healthy and accessible for wildlife and people alike. https://loom.ly/Uv1YwKo Sustain Our Great Lakes is a partnership between NFWF and Cleveland-Cliffs, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and USDA Forest Service. Significant program funding is provided by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), a federal program designed to protect, restore and enhance the Great Lakes ecosystem. 📷: Lake Superior

Big news for farmers and wildlife! 🐦🌾🦌 Today NFWF awarded $14.7 million in new grants to help agricultural producers implement voluntary conservation practices on farms and ranches across the country. These efforts will help farmers and ranchers improve soil health, water quality, carbon storage and wildlife habitat. Good for communities and wildlife! The grants were awarded through the Conservation Partners Program, a partnership between NFWF and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and The J.M. Smucker Co., with additional support from General Mills, Walmart and Sam's Club. Special thanks to our partners for their support on the largest slate for the program to date! Read more >> https://loom.ly/vNb3q8M 📷: Deer in soybean field

Did you know? 💡 Coral reefs are one of the world’s most valuable ecosystems in terms of ecological, economic and cultural capital. But recent reports indicate that 58 to 70 percent of coral reefs globally are threatened by human-associated activities and global bleaching events. Overfishing, boating and recreational impacts, and pollution threaten coral ecosystems and reduce their resilience to environmental stressors. We’re accepting grant applications to improve the health of coral reef systems through the Coral Reef Stewardship Fund. Learn more ➡️ ➡️ https://loom.ly/acuGskw Thank you to our partners in this effort, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s Coral Reef Program, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and aramco Americas. 📷: Coral reef, Hawai‘i #coral #coralreef #biodiversity #ocean #conservation