In the AGFC Private Land Habitat Division, we “Ring the Bell” whenever something truly extraordinary happens through the dedication of our staff and for the cause of conservation. On July 28, 2026, we are proud to ring that bell loud and clear for the entire Open Pine RCPP Delivery Team!
Read MoreLower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture partners convened for the second time in four years to share science, management insights, and emerging ideas related to waterfowl conservation in the region.
Read MoreThe USDA-NRCS and other partner conservation organizations are offering a great program for landowners interested in enhancing their private forestland for wildlife such as bobwhite quail, eastern wild turkey, and so much more.
Read MoreOn June 18, 2025, the LMVJV received the long-awaited official notice that RCPP Project #3631 (RCPP #2), with lead partner American Bird Conservancy, was approved to go forward to manage a 2025-2029 Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project from USDA’s NRCS.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced its 2024 awards for partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
Read MoreOur 2023 Year in Review includes an example of all three in action from the Open Pine Landscape Restoration RCPP.
Read MoreLMVJV Partners recently received a $25,000,000 grant award by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV)-focused 2023 Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
Read MoreIn October 2023, the LMVJV partners’ “Wildlife Habitat Conservation Through Rx Fire” proposal to the Louisiana Outdoors Forever (LOF) program was approved.
Read MoreThe Arkansas MAV Conservation Delivery Network (CDN) recently hosted its summer membership meeting in the central AR delta.
Read MoreIn 2010, KDFWR began efforts to ensure that each known pair of Barn Owls had a safe nesting location provided to them by cooperating with private landowners to install nest boxes, when needed. Last year (2022) was an intensive survey year and it produced the highest count yet.
Read MoreThe Gus Engling Wildlife Management Area (GEWMA) was the location for classroom sessions and a field tour of woodlands restoration on June 9, 2023.
Read MoreThe Tri-state Conservation Partnership (TCP) was pleased to learn in early May of the successful award of $5M to its proposed FY22 Tristate Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) project in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley (MAV).
Read MoreNative Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) hosted a workshop and prairie tour at the New Boston Community Center on June 1-2 to highlight their NE Texas Talbot Brothers and Mary Talbot Prairies.
Read MoreThe USDA NRCS, D’arbonne Soil & Water Conservation District, and the LMVJV partnered together for an Upland Wildlife Habitat Field Tour in Union Parish, Louisiana.
Read MoreThe KY Department of Fish and Wildlife (KDFWR) and the Kentucky USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) launched an Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Focused Conservation Project aimed at providing wetland wildlife habitat in cropland specifically in Ballard County, KY.
Read MoreWREP funding has been awarded to restore well over 39,000 acres of forested wetlands within the length of the Mississippi River batture
Read MoreFeb 27 - Mar 3 the Tristate Conservation Partnership hosted a tour of WRE/WRP sites in AR, LA & MS for the Washington Office (WO) Easement Program Division (EPD) staff.
Read MoreGreentree Reservoirs (GTR) are regarded as some of the best habitat for migrating waterfowl. The flooded timber provides warmth and shelter to birds where they are able to feed on acorns, seeds, and invertebrates. While conditions in many GTRs have long been predictable, it has become clear that without intervention, they are not sustainable.
Read MoreVersion 2022 of the Southeast Conservation Blueprint, released Oct 2022, now incorporates four Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture (LMVJV) decision support tools.
Read MoreMore than 40 participants attended the Louisiana Shorebird Ecology & Habitat Management Workshop 29 August-1 September.
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