Working with Partners to Conserve Birds and Bird Habitat

The Playa Lakes Joint Venture (PLJV) is a regional partnership of federal and state wildlife agencies, conservation groups and private industry dedicated to conserving bird habitat throughout the western Great Plains — including portions of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. We provide science-based planning tools, decision support tools and outreach to help habitat managers become more efficient and effective at delivering on-the-ground conservation. Read more about PLJV >>

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Grassland Birds
They're not sport birds, but they are important to the ecological balance of range land. In this series, we look at the lives and habitats of grassland birds, and how  initiatives, like the Conservation Reserve Program, help these species. Learn about the Burrowing Owl, Mountain Plover and Swainson's Hawk. Listen to archived episodes >>

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Tools to Help Prioritize Playas

Playa Lakes Joint Venture is developing a Playa Decision Support System (DSS), which will help to maximize the conservation of playas by guiding conservation actions toward and potential negative impacts away from the most ecologically valuable playas. Learn more >>

Understanding Landowner Attitudes

PLJV is beginning an exciting effort to learn more about landowner attitudes regarding playas and playa conservation—by asking landowners directly. This summer, DJ Case and Associates will be conducting landowner focus groups in 14 locations across the region. Read more >>

Tips on Applying for a NAWCA Small Grant

Applying for a North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant may seem daunting, but preparing a proposal for the small grant program may be easier than you think. Read more >>