Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture

 

 
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Sixty percent of North American migratory bird species breed, winter, or migrate through the Lower Mississippi Valley, which is the continent’s most important wintering area for Mallards & Wood Ducks.

 

MISSION

To function as the forum in which the private, state, and federal conservation community develops a shared vision of bird conservation for the Lower Mississippi Valley and West Gulf Coastal Plain/Ouachitas regions; cooperates in its implementation; and collaborates in its refinement.

 
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Private Landowner Conservation Champion 2023

Meet our newest Private Landowner Conservation Champion, and check out the good things happening for birds on private land in NE Texas!

Check out the new LMVJV 2023 Year in Review!

Last year’s review highlights Science & Conservation Planning Tools; Conservation Delivery & Funding; and Communication, Education & Outreach with an example of all three in action from the Open Pine RCPP.

New Report: Economic Benefits of WRE

Conservation benefits of the Wetlands Reserve Easement Program are well-documented, especially for wetlands & birds. Read more to find out how WRE benefits taxpayers at the same time! View the Summary