NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Northern Great Plains
Project Title: Increasing Capacity to Enhance Private Grasslands Conservation Efforts (MT; NE; SD; WY)
Organization:
Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory dba Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Project ID:
2501.23.078868
Description:

Increase capacity for Private Lands Wildlife Biologists based in NRCS offices across the Northern Great Plains states to continue building and maintaining partnerships, fostering community impact and enagement, and providing financial and technical support to private landowners. Project will survey 2 active greater sage-grouse leks, improve management on 50,000 acres, restore 2,000 acres, and improve 10 miles of fencing to wildlife-friendly standards.

Award Amount:
$545780.60
Location:
Eastern Montana, northern Nebraska, northwestern South Dakota, and northeastern Wyoming