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Atlantic and Great Lakes Sea Duck Migration Study

The Sea Duck Joint Venture (SDJV) launched an ambitious, large-scale satellite telemetry study of sea ducks in the Atlantic Flyway in 2009, with more than 300 transmitters deployed so far by study partners. Target species include all three scoters (black, surf, and white-winged) and long-tailed ducks. The overall goal of the study is to improve [...]

By |2017-07-27T13:41:58-04:00July 29th, 2015|Research|

Partners in Action: Coastal Impoundment Restoration in Delaware

The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) is currently working on coastal impoundment restoration and shoreline/beach restoration through a Hurricane Sandy Relief Grant funded through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. All projects are located within the Delaware Bayshore and each project has its own unique approach and purpose with the overall goal being [...]

By |2017-07-27T13:41:59-04:00July 29th, 2015|Habitat Restoration|

Giant Leap Forward for Nonbreeding Waterbird Conservation

Lesser Yellowlegs Soon summer will give way to fall and waterbirds will depart their breeding areas enroute to their wintering grounds. Collectively, waterfowl, shorebirds and long-legged wading birds (i.e. waterbirds) will depend on various wetland habitats to rest and feed to fuel their migration to and from wintering areas. Numerous state, federal and [...]

By |2017-07-27T13:41:59-04:00July 29th, 2015|Initiatives|

Red Knot Banding Season is Here!

Juvenile red knot (note the greenish-yellow legs) getting a band. USFWS Biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Virginia Tech, Audubon, and Clemson University worked to trap and band red knots moving through South Carolina during the Spring 2015 migration season. The crews were able to [...]

By |2017-07-27T13:41:59-04:00April 24th, 2015|Endangered Species|

Stronghold for Birds in North Carolina

Audubon North Carolina's Sanctuary in Corolla has been identified as being in the top 2 percent of strongholds for birds to survive the effects of climate change over the next century. In order to continue to preserve this expansive complex and its diverse habitats, they have created a short video to give viewers a peek [...]

By |2017-07-27T13:41:59-04:00April 13th, 2015|Research|

NAWCA & Coastal Grant Update

Coastal habitat in Delaware. Photo courtesy of Kevin Kalasz Twenty-three North American Wetland Conservation Act grants and eleven National Coastal Wetland Conservation Grants were awarded in the ACJV in fiscal year 2015. Partners were awarded nearly $23 million grant dollars, matched by over $32.3 million dollars helping to protect, restore, and enhance 43,000 [...]

By |2017-07-27T13:41:59-04:00March 30th, 2015|Accomplishments|

Long-time ACJV Management Board Memeber Wayne MacCallum Retires

Wayne MacCallum, Director of Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, retired in February. Wayne served on the ACJV Management Board since it's inception in 1988 and has been a strong advocate for the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). He served as chairperson of the NAWCA council, which has been responsible for millions of dollars [...]

By |2017-07-27T13:41:59-04:00March 30th, 2015|Meetings & Events|

Integrated Waterbird Management & Monitoring: Ready, Set, Go!

Great Blue Heron are just one of many species that benefit from the IWMM program. Photo courtesy of William Majoros Integrated Waterbird Management and Monitoring (IWMM) is a unique approach designed to help individuals and organizations that manage habitats for waterbirds. This cross-programmatic effort provides a standardized protocol and database for monitoring waterbirds [...]

By |2017-07-27T13:41:59-04:00March 27th, 2015|Habitat Restoration|

Life on the Rail

Black Rail is the smallest and rarest of the North American rails. Photo courtesy of Mike Legare/USFWS The Black Rail is the smallest and rarest of the North American rails. This elusive species has a striking appearance with its dark body and bright red iris, and of the five subspecies of Black Rail, [...]

By |2017-07-27T13:42:00-04:00March 27th, 2015|Research|
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