where we work
The geographic boundary of the Upper Mississippi/Great Lakes Joint Venture (UMGL JV) encompasses 10 States – including all of Michigan and Wisconsin, plus parts of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska and Ohio.
Total acreage is approximately 260 million acres (105 million ha) which does not include the Great Lakes!
recent
news & events
The Chimney Swift: Why Every Bird Counts
From breathtaking evening sky shows to community science, discover why this remarkable species depends on us—and how [...]
2026 National Duck Stamp Contest Now Accepting Submissions
The 2026 Federal Duck Stamp Contest will be held on September 24 and 25 at the Ducks [...]
Congrats on 40 years!
The North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Since NAWMP was signed [...]
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.
partnerships
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.