The U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded a $878,353 Project Grant under the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation (CFDA 15.635) program to Pronatura Noreste AC, a non-profit organization based in Mexico. The grant, awarded on July 1, 2024, will fund a two-year project to increase the resilience and reduce the vulnerability of the Janos grasslands priority conservation area in Mexico. Key activities include:
- Protecting 17,526 acres of priority grassland properties using legal mechanisms to prevent agricultural encroachment
- Implementing grassland management and restoration activities on 3,597 acres across 4 properties
- Conducting bird population surveys on 11 key properties to update density information
- Supporting the International Grassland Congress in Chihuahua in 2025 and organizing the 4th Encuentro Ganadero event for 80 local producers
- Providing training for 20 private landowners on effective financial ranch management, grassland conservation, and geospatial tools
This grant project aims to enhance conservation, management, and sustainable use of the Janos grasslands ecosystem in Mexico through a comprehensive approach balancing economic, social, and environmental priorities.
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