LO leverage resources in order to accelerate the delivery of private lands conservation in eastern montana

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (doing business as Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory) a Cooperative Agreement valued at $465,061.16 under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to leverage resources and accelerate private lands conservation delivery in Eastern Montana. The award, effective September 8, 2025, through September 30, 2030, supports the organization's conservation technical assistance capabilities in the region. As a non-profit specializing in bird conservation and environmental research, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies will provide one-on-one conservation planning, technical assistance services, and scientific expertise to private landowners and conservation partners, with emphasis on grassland and migratory bird habitat preservation and ecosystem sustainability.

This five-year cooperative agreement aligns with the Soil and Water Conservation program's core mission of delivering conservation technical assistance through locally-respected professional conservationists. The funding enables the awardee to expand its service capacity in Eastern Montana, supporting implementation of proven conservation practices including habitat assessment, conservation planning, and resource management strategies that address natural resource concerns such as soil erosion, water quality, and wildlife habitat preservation across private lands.