To assess the ability of conservation practices to function under future climate conditions and the retention of practices by farmers after government incentives have ended
To complete commitments in progress on constructed wetlands and helping advance understanding of wetlands and natural infrastructure in the state of Illinois
To align grantees' fishery standard work with those of Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Standards and the Marine Stewardship Council's Fishery Standard; support three fisheries in Mexico in gaining Fair Trade Certification and continuing to meet standard requirements as they increase in performance over time
To support bottomland hardwood forest restoration in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley and non-partisan research and education on the federal easement programs
To organize and educate senior surface water rights holders in the Verde Valley, Arizona
2019
Environment
$75,000
Coro Northern California, Inc.
To support the development of Colorado River leaders through a leadership training and development course for mid-level water leaders from Arizona, Nevada and California
2019
Environment
$150,000
National Wildlife Federation
To support the National Wildlife Federation's 2020 Women in Conservation Leadership conference
To assess five years of conservation finance awards under the federal USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant program to inform future work across the field to improve water quality, water quantity and other natural resource conditions
2019
Environment
$150,000
Media Impact Funders, Inc.
Sponsorship of the 2019 Media Impact Focus on Climate & the Environment Conference
To support capacity building associated with nonpartisan advocacy and education in support of federal and state policies regarding agricultural water conservation
To improve fishery management plans (Planes de Manejos, or PdMs) for four benthic fisheries as tools for change toward sustainable fisheries; to reduce the risk of failed implementation by enhancing the scientific knowledge used in management of each fishery, building capacity among stakeholders, and incorporating the ecosystem-based approach.
