PLJV Helping Partners Target Bird Habitat Conservation

Over the past five years, the PLJV has developed a suite of biological planning tools to help partners target and evaluate bird habitat conservation efforts. These tools include everything from complete land cover data on the region, to a database that models bird responses to habitat changes. The JV works closely with partners to use these tools to help increase conservation efficiency. (MORE…)

Nebraska’s Wildcat Hills Protection Expands by 8,800 Acres

Platte River Basin Environments (PRBE) is making headway in preserving Nebraska’s Wildcat Hills for future generations. The conservation group recently closed several deals to protect 8,800 acres of contiguous ranchlands on the escarpment’s western edge. The area is the largest expanse of native range to come under PRBE’s protection since the group began working with Wildcat ranchers in 1995. (MORE…)

PLJV Board Sets Direction for Partnership

The PLJV Management Board recently completed a strategy-development workshop to take an introspective look at how the JV operates and to set direction for the future. The Board convened the workshop June 13 – 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (MORE…)

PLJV to Host Education and Outreach Evaluation Workshop

As part of the EOT strategy-setting workshop in August, there will be a free, day-long Education and Outreach Program Evaluation session facilitated by Professor Joe Heimlich of the Ohio State University School of Environment and Natural Resources. (MORE…)

Partners Appoint New Board and Team Members

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Director Bruce Thompson appointed Lief Ahlm, Northeast Area Operations Chief, to represent the agency on the PLJV Management Board. NMDGF also appointed lesser prairie-chicken biologist Grant Beauprez to the MERT, replacing migratory bird manager Tim Mitchusson, and editor and writer Mark Gruber to join the EOT. (MORE…)

Regional News and Resources:

Featured Project: 2006 High Plains Landowner Survey

In March through May, 2006, the PLJV conducted a survey of 1,800 landowners in the High Plains region with the purpose of determining the baseline of landowner knowledge of playas and willingness to conduct conservation work. Browse all projects.

Follow the Money: Patagonia Conservation Grants

Patagonia helps local groups working to protect local habitat and is looknig to fund innovative groups that produce measurable results. Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $8,000 and applications are due by Aug. 31. Browse all funding opportunities.

Happenings around the PLJV: Playa Film on KS TV Tonight!

The PLJV's film - The Playas - Reflections of Life on the Plains -airs tonight at 7:30pm onKPTS TV Wichita, KS Browse all upcoming events.

Playa Country Radio - July Programming:

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