To continue communication with public water managers and other decision-makers and water leaders within the Upper Colorado River Basin for the purpose of building support for – and focus on – developing tools related to increasing water reliability and security; increasing sustainable funding for water management; advancing stream management plans; and promoting river restoration work.
To test and tailor the FishPath fisheries management decision-making tool for use in data-limited fisheries seeking long-term sustainability as defined through the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard.
Support for grantee's initiative to increase the number of tuna processors in Indonesia committed to basic conservation measures and increased accountability for the vessels they source from, and to develop a plan to bring small-scale purse-seine vessels into the grantee's online transparency platform - the Proactive Vessel Register (PVR).
To support grantee's expenses of establishing itself in Mexico, including opening an office, hiring an executive director and, working closely with the foundation and partners, building a work plan for the organization that aligns with the foundation's strategy to improve fisheries management in Mexico.
To support grantee's initiative to launch fishery improvement projects (FIPs) in at least four previously assessed coastal small-scale fisheries and conduct assessments for a minimum of five additional fisheries in Mexico.
To develop and test market-based conservation incentive programs to drive change in land management practices and advance the implementation of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy in Illinois.
Support for grantee to develop a shared agenda and build relationships between philanthropic interests and representatives of the 29 Colorado River Basin tribes