where we work
The mission of the Upper Mississippi / Great Lakes Joint Venture (UMGL JV) is to deliver the full spectrum of bird conservation through regionally based, biologically driven, landscape-oriented partnerships. The geographic boundary of the UMGL JV includes all of Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, plus portions of Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska and Ohio.
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news & events
Updates from the Kirtland’s Warbler Conservation Team
Get updates from the Kirtland’s Warbler Conservation Team, including news about the Kirtland's Warbler Census 2021, the Michigan 2022 Wildlife Habitat License Plate, and information about the Kirtland's Warbler Weekend, June 3-4, 2022.
REMINDER! Joint Venture Science Grant Opportunity – Apply by May 31st, 2022
Reminder! Get your applications into GrantSolutions by May 31st, 2022! Grant Available: Science Needs for Bird Habitat Conservation [...]
Avian Radar Project – New Website and Story Map
The US Fish and Wildlife Service Avian Radar Project is excited to share their new website and Story Map that showcases their Great Lakes Airspace Map Decision Support Tool!
Ryan Brady is a Conservation Biologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation. He coordinates citizen-based monitoring programs for owls, nightjars, and secretive marsh birds; serves as Science Coordinator for Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas II; and conducts a variety of communication and outreach activities related to birding and bird conservation.
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across the joint venture
Since 2007, JV partners have restored or enhanced 1,378,500 acres across the region. Also during this time, 167,800 acres of bird habitat were protected.
Learn more about the partnerships across the joint venture that work collectively to achieve habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement.