Conservation partners in North Dakota and Minnesota have come together to work on a large landscape-level project in the heart of the Prairie Pothole Region of North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. The Glaciated Wetland and Prairies project area is a very unique landscape containing some of the most numerous, productive and diverse wetland communities in

Populations of several species of breeding shorebirds in the PPR appear to be experiencing long-term declines. Marbled godwit, long-billed curlew, willet, Wilson’s phalarope, and American avocet are all listed as priority species by Partners in Flight or the U.S. Shorebird Plan. Montana is an important state for these species so to gain a better understanding

Conservation partners in the Prairie Pothole Region of Montana, also referred to as the “Hi-Line”, have been delivering conservation for almost 30 years. Over the last 19 years, five NAWCA grants have been secured, and the partnership including the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, The Nature Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited,

South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) have had a long and highly successful history working with private landowners to develop wetland and grassland habitat within the PPJV. GFP private lands staff works cooperatively with farmers and ranchers to better manage wetland and grassland habitats through the department’s Wetland and Grassland Habitat Program.

The development of the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan 2010 (MPCP) by state, federal, and private agencies and organizations has provided strategic direction for prairie upland and wetland habitat work. A completed plan is an accomplishment on its own, but without funding for implementation, often the actions in such plans are not completed. Fortunately, with the

Welcome to spring! As we leave a winter filled with unusual weather and temperature swings, let’s hope for a spring filled with “normal” weather conditions. Weather patterns and conditions drive productivity on the prairies. We can have “wet” periods that create incredible plant and wildlife production, or “dry” periods that create stress across the landscape.

The fact sheet introduces the region, the Joint Venture, its solid science, its commitment to prairie conservation, the involvement of landowners, and the conservation benefits of the Joint Venture’s work. These fact sheets are designed to be a resources for PPJV staff, Management Board, Technical Committee, and partners. Use them to explain the Joint Venture

The backbone of each migratory bird joint venture is its implementation plan. The plan guides the actions and investments taken by the joint venture. The most recent PPJV plan is from 2005. We delayed revising our plan for several reasons, including a desire to see how climate change research evolved and to allow the revision

In 2013, the Minnesota Legislature passed legislation (H.F 976) that included directives requiring the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a pollinator habitat program. The legislation grew out of concern from commercial beekeepers witnessing catastrophic bee losses. As the legislation evolved and discussions continued, those involved realized it was more than just commercial

South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks (SDGFP) has a long and highly successful history of working with private landowners to develop wetland and grassland habitat within the PPJV. As an active partner within the PPJV, SDGFP recognizes that the majority of wildlife habitat is held by private landowners, making successful partnerships with producers

As we wrap up another year, I trust you can look back on 2014 and identify a number of things for which you are thankful. I hope the top of your list includes your health, family, and friends! Then, may you reflect on your 2014 career accomplishments and feel a sense of pride and fulfillment.

PPJV is proud to announce that our newly renovated website is live at www.ppjv.org! This website presents a fresh new face for the Joint Venture and highlights the urgent need for conservation in the region. Additionally, it demonstrates the value of this strong partnership of dedicated conservationists. The website was designed following the guidance of