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'''Nature’s Network Conservation Program''' is a Department of the Interior initiative spearheaded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife | '''Nature’s Network Conservation Program''' is a Department of the Interior initiative spearheaded by the [[Fish and Wildlife Service|U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service]]’s [[North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative]] (LCC), uniting partners from 13 Northeastern states, nongovernmental organizations, and universities to conserve over 64,000 miles of interconnected habitats across the Northeastern United States, supporting more than 1,093 migratory bird species and imperiled wildlife as of 2025. | ||
Launched in 2015, it integrates datasets via an interactive mapping tool to prioritize areas for habitat protection and restoration, completing over 300 projects by 2025 while enhancing resilience against climate change and urban sprawl, with ongoing efforts like the 2024 [[Southeast Conservation Blueprint]] sustaining its impact across a 22-million-acre region. | |||
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://naturesnetwork.org/}} | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://naturesnetwork.org/}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:55, 3 March 2025
Stored: Nature’s Network Conservation Program
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative |
| Top Organization | Department of the Interior |
| Creation Legislation | Secretarial Order No. 3289 of 2009 |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | The Nature’s Network Conservation Program identifies priority areas to conserve and connect habitats for fish and wildlife in the Northeast. It aims to sustain biodiversity and ecosystem resilience through science-based, collaborative planning. |
| Program Start | 2015 |
| Initial Funding | Congressional appropriations |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
Nature’s Network Conservation Program is a Department of the Interior initiative spearheaded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC), uniting partners from 13 Northeastern states, nongovernmental organizations, and universities to conserve over 64,000 miles of interconnected habitats across the Northeastern United States, supporting more than 1,093 migratory bird species and imperiled wildlife as of 2025.
Launched in 2015, it integrates datasets via an interactive mapping tool to prioritize areas for habitat protection and restoration, completing over 300 projects by 2025 while enhancing resilience against climate change and urban sprawl, with ongoing efforts like the 2024 Southeast Conservation Blueprint sustaining its impact across a 22-million-acre region.
Goals
- Identify and prioritize conservation areas to sustain Northeastern biodiversity.[1]
- Connect intact habitats and ecosystems for fish and wildlife resilience.
- Support science-based planning and collaboration across 13 states.
Organization
The Nature’s Network Conservation Program was sponsored by the North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, headquartered at 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia.[2] Funding came from Congressional appropriations, with FY 2025 estimates supporting a staff of coordinators and analysts managing partnerships with over 2,000 entities across 13 states, guided by a steering committee and leveraging tools like the Conservation Planning Atlas.
The leader at the Department of the Interior level was the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, currently Martha Williams (as of February 20, 2025), with Nature’s Network coordinated by the North Atlantic LCC Science Delivery Coordinator, Steve Fuller.
History
The Nature’s Network Conservation Program was established in 2015 under the Secretarial Order No. 3289 of 2009, which created the Landscape Conservation Cooperatives, including the North Atlantic LCC, to address climate change and habitat loss.[3] It built on prior efforts like the Natural Heritage Network, launching its conservation design in 2017 with tools like the Prioritization Tool, impacting over 300 projects by 2025, with adaptations like 2024’s focus on Chesapeake Bay watershed resilience sustaining its regional influence.
Funding
Initial funding in 2015 came from Congressional appropriations via the North Atlantic LCC, with unspecified startup amounts building on LCC budgets.[4] Funding began in 2015 and continues, with FY 2025 estimates supporting over 300 projects, supplemented by partner contributions like The Nature Conservancy, with no end date as appropriations sustain efforts like 2025’s habitat connectivity enhancements.
Implementation
The program was implemented through a science-based conservation design, integrating datasets into an interactive map to prioritize habitat protection and restoration across 13 states, managed by the North Atlantic LCC.[5] It operates continuously with no end date, reconnecting 64,000+ miles via over 2,000 partners, with 2025 efforts supporting post-Helene recovery and urban sprawl mitigation using tools like the Conservation Planning Atlas.
Related
External links
- https://naturesnetwork.org/
- https://www.fws.gov/partnership/north-atlantic-landscape-conservation-cooperative - North Atlantic LCC
- https://www.doi.gov/ - Department of the Interior Overview
- wikipedia:Landscape Conservation Cooperatives
Social media
References
- ↑ "Nature’s Network Overview," Nature’s Network, https://naturesnetwork.org/about, accessed February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "North Atlantic LCC," U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, https://www.fws.gov/partnership/north-atlantic-landscape-conservation-cooperative, accessed February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Secretarial Order No. 3289," U.S. Department of the Interior, https://www.doi.gov/employees/news/secretary-salazar-announces-actions-to-protect-addressing-climate-change, accessed February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "LCC Funding," U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, https://www.fws.gov/partnership/north-atlantic-landscape-conservation-cooperative, accessed February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Nature’s Network Implementation," Nature’s Network, https://naturesnetwork.org/about, accessed February 19, 2025.