NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Atlantic Flyway Shorebirds
Project Title: Coordinating American Oystercatcher Recovery and Conservation along the Atlantic Coast
Organization:
Manomet, Inc.
Project ID:
0111.22.074118
Description:

Coordinate the American Oystercatcher recovery initiative, conduct a range-wide aerial survey to count all wintering oystercatchers along the Southeast Atlantic and Gulf coasts (United States), and reduce the impact of predators and human disturbance on populations of coastal breeding shorebirds. Project will support the goals of the Atlantic Flyway Business Plan by creating a framework for long-term protection, restoration, and creation of shorebird habitat at key sites.

Award Amount:
$204998.95
Location:
The Atlantic and Gulf Coast