Activities target priority wetland and associated upland habitat in the prairie habitat joint venture phjv in the canadian provinces of alberta saskatchewan and manitoba within the prairies and boreal…

This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.623) will provide $4,444,071 to The Nature Conservancy of Canada to secure and enhance wetland and upland habitat within the Prairie Habitat Joint Venture region in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The grant will fund the permanent protection of at least 350 acres of wetlands and 1,325 acres of associated uplands through fee-simple acquisitions and conservation easements. Additionally, 100 acres of habitat will be enhanced to increase breeding, feeding, and resting capacity for migratory birds. Ongoing management of 190,786 acres of previously protected lands will also be supported to maintain conservation benefits in perpetuity. These activities aim to support sustainable bird populations, provide ecological and economic benefits, and contribute to carbon sequestration and flood mitigation within the Canadian prairie and boreal ecoregions.

Activities target priority wetland and associated upland habitat in the prairie habitat joint venture phjv in the canadian provinces of alberta saskatchewan and manitoba within the prairies and boreal plain ecoregions. Proposed activities contribute to the phjv vision of healthy and diverse prairie parkland and boreal landscapes that support sustainable bird populations and provide ecological and economic benefits to society.securement activities proposed will protect at least 350 acres of wetlands and 1325 acres of associated upland habitat for waterfowl and other wetlandassociated migratory birds. Fee simple acquisitions and perpetual conservation easements will target areas of greatest continental significance to the north american waterfowl management plan and high waterfowl production areas as well as conserve habitat for a broader suite of wetland species. Enhancement activities on 100 acres will increase breeding feeding and resting capacity of wetlands and associated upland habitat for prairie habitat joint venture target species. Ongoing project management across 190786 acres ensures conservation benefits are maintained in perpetuity. In addition to supporting migratory birds proposed activities will store and sequester carbon and provide a buffer against the impact of droughts and floods while providing opportunities to recreate and foster the next generation of conservation supporters.