Project description (English)
Representing 13 state wildlife agencies, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the committee and its working group serve as a hub for advancing shared conservation goals and connectivity for priority landscapes for wildlife and people in the face of challenges and opportunities. The committee creates conservation opportunities and efficiencies by: -Fostering strategic partnerships: Provides a forum for partners to align priorities, develop shared objectives, and translate vison to on-the-ground conservation action -Mobilizing resources: Leverages resources and expertise to secure funding and support for large-landscape conservation -Reducing costs and barriers: Streamlines project costs and reduces administrative barriers to implementation -Building capacity: Empowers partners with knowledge, tools and resources to address conservation challenges that span border The mission of the of the Northeast Landscape Wildlife Conservation Committee is to provide leadership and direction from the NEAFWA Directors and leadership within the Northeast Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) on efforts related to large-scale landscape conservation needs and opportunities, including the development and coordination of shared priorities and interjurisdictional efforts.
Project description (French)
Main contact organization for the project
Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Partner organization(s)
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
United States Forest Service
Part of larger network(s)
Project status
Underway
Start year of project
2022
Primary ecosystem focus
Coastal
Forested
Freshwater
Riparian
Connectivity action
Corridors network design
Core priority area designation
Outreach
Mitigation of infrastructure impacts
Restoration
Policy and governance
Land protection
Partnership network
Standard keywords
Corridors
Stepping stone
Wildlife species with a special status
Keywords
Partnership, Fish and Wildlife
Taxonomic Coverage
Amphibians
Birds
Fish
Insects
Mammals
Other invertebrates
Reptiles
Geographical coverage
Jurisdiction(s)
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Location name
Northeast Region