January 23, 2026 — The JV8 Central Grasslands Conservation Initiative is excited to announce the official launch of its newly redesigned website, now live at JV8.org. The JV8 Central Grasslands Conservation Initiative is a long-term collaborative effort by eight Migratory Bird Joint Ventures (JVs) working together to implement grassland conservation from Mexico to Canada.
The redesigned website offers a blueprint for expanding grassland habitat stewardship and conservation through coordinated collaboration. The blueprint draws from the 2025 publication of the JV8 Business Plan to recover North America’s Central Grasslands. The new JV8 website will serve as a resource for JV partners, conservation practitioners, policymakers and agency representatives, and philanthropic donors.
“We are thrilled to introduce our new website, which illustrates JV8’s commitment to addressing grassland loss, preserving wildlife species, and supporting the communities and economies that depend on these iconic landscapes,” said Ali Duvall, JV8’s manager.
Historically, North America’s Central Grasslands covered more than 550 million acres, but today they are among the most endangered ecosystems on Earth. Over the past 200 years, more than 60% of the Central Grasslands have been lost, with further declines occurring every year. To safeguard these vital habitats for local communities, birds, and other wildlife, JV8 aims to scale up investments and conservation actions—targeting stewardship on 27.8 million acres annually by 2044, for a cumulative total of 375 million acres.
Thousands of conservation partners and stakeholders are making a tangible difference in the Central Grasslands. The partnership is working to increase support, fundraise, and implement collaborative conservation projects for the local communities that are crucial to sustaining grasslands now and into the future.
The future of our grasslands depends on partners like you, and the JV8 is ready to support your vision with real resources and proven expertise. Here’s what you can do:
- Unlock conservation resources for your land—Contact your local Joint Venture today to discover technical guidance and financial support that can turn your conservation goals into reality.
- Amplify your impact—Join regional and local grassland conservation efforts where your voice and actions matter.
- Shape the future—Tell us what training and support your community needs most. Your insights help us serve you better and strengthen conservation across the region.
For more information about JV8’s coordinated efforts to stabilize and recover the Central Grasslands, visit JV8.org or contact JV8’s manager directly.
Contact Information
Media Contact: Ali Duvall, Manager, JV8
Email: manager@jv8.org