Playa Lakes Joint Venture is a conservation organization based in Lafayette, CO, that focuses on partner-based solutions to address habitat conservation challenges in the western Great Plains. They work with a broad coalition of partners on national, regional, state, and local levels to fund and implement on-the-ground habitat conservation projects, create geospatial tools and data products to guide conservation efforts, and support agricultural producers and public land managers in their conservation efforts. Their goal is to ensure that birds and other wildlife, agricultural producers, and local communities all thrive in this landscape.
With a focus on grasslands, playas, wetlands, and energy development, Playa Lakes Joint Venture collects bird data to inform habitat goals, provides planning tools to guide conservation strategies, and offers resources and funding to support habitat conservation work. They also emphasize the importance of playas in agricultural and rural communities, showcasing the benefits of enrolling playas in conservation programs, such as financial returns, hunting habitat, groundwater recharge, and preserving history for future generations. Additionally, they highlight successful partnerships, like the Restore New Mexico initiative, which aims to improve grassland conditions for wildlife by removing mesquite in southeast New Mexico.
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