Join the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) to learn about Building a Durable National Framework for Large Landscape Conservation at 10:30 am ET on Tuesday, March 29. This briefing focuses on policy and funding opportunities for conservation efforts that span county, state, tribal, and national borders. Decision-makers, practitioners, and anyone interested in supporting landscape-scale conservation are encouraged to attend.
The opinion piece below, authored by two Center for Large Landscape Conservation staff members, originally appeared on Smerconish.com on November 24, 2021. Since then, the Center has created a “toolkit” to help interested applicants and their partners understand the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program criteria and design projects that will make the most of this new federal funding.
Resources and Opportunities for Reducing Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions and Enhancing Habitat Connectivity In November 2021, Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, now referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes an array of provisions related to conserving fish and wildlife. One of the most exciting elements of this historic legislation is a $350-million,
Connecting landscapes always starts with connecting people The Center for Large Landscape Conservation engages in partnerships and builds networks that bring diverse groups to the table and facilitate collaboration. Together with our partners, we form a worldwide network of conservation professionals, scientists, and decision makers. “Working in partnership isn’t always easy.
As Operations Manager, Jen contributes to driving CLLC’s mission forward by keeping the financial, administrative, and operational gears running smoothly. She also supports the Board of Directors, ensuring everything stays on track behind the scenes. With a strong background in managing operations, budgets, and HR functions, Jen brings a wealth of experience from her previous
Each year many fish species, like salmon, make the arduous journey upstream to the headwaters of rivers to spawn, laying thousands of eggs to ensure the continuation of their species. However, not all fish are successful. Some encounter dams too high to jump over, or culverts too shallow to swim through. Others may find that the water temperature at their favorite historical spawning ground is too warm or predators are too easily able to eat them or their eggs.
Leading Ecological Connectivity Conservation for the Convention on Biological Diversity Representatives of the Center for Large Landscape Conservation will attend the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD/CoP-16) from 21 October – 1 November in Cali, Colombia. Under the theme “Peace with Nature,” the 196 country “Parties” to the Convention
Aaron operates the Center’s global networks, including engagement as an NGO Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and as Secretariat of the Connectivity Conservation Specialist Group under the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas. He brings over a decade of diverse professional experience to the Center, applying his background in
Submerging ourselves in different perspectives ultimately enriches our work, and nothing facilitates that like delving into a good book. As the bears take to their dens for a long winter’s nap, we nestle into armchairs with blankets and a book in our lap. I was curious what my fellow staff members were reading once the workday ceases, so I asked them what’s atop their nightstands. Some are about facets of our natural world and others may be for those times when we need a break from thinking about environmental challenges.
As Chief Strategy Officer, Deb directs fundraising, external relationships, and partnerships. She provides leadership on communications and organizational development, develops future leadership, ensures the quality of programs, and leads strategic planning for the Center and its conservation programs. In addition to overseeing program and organizational development, Deb ensures implementation of re-granting processes for the Center’s
