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September 2006
Bird guide training workshops continue to draw crowds
As many of you hoping to attend the bird guide training workshop in Alamos found out, it is full and we have a long waiting list of interested participants. Fortunately, we have more workshops in the planning stages. If your organization is interested in hosting a workshop, please contact Jennie Duberstein. The SJV will provide instructors and all workshop materials. Your organization would be responsible for registering participants and organizing all workshop logistics (lodging, meals, etc.).
The SJV is partnering with AEURHYC, Pronatura, CEDES, and CONANP-SEMARNAT to provide two workshops in the Colorado River delta in November 2006. Exact dates and locations will be announced soon, but contact Alfredo Ornelas if you or someone you know is interested in attending.
The SJV is also partnering with the University of Sonora and DICTUS to organize a special workshop for biology students at the University of Sonora, to be held in Bahía de Kino, Sonora. Dates and times TBA.
Researchers track curlew movements
A new website is available showing some results from a Long-billed Curlew satellite tagging project being undertaken by researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Upcoming meetings and workshops
IV North American Ornithological Congress and 30th Waterbird Society Annual Meeting: 2-7 October 2006, Veracruz, Mexico.
Border Ecological Workshop: Alternatives and Mitigation for Border Security Infrastructure in Ecologically Critical Areas: 18 October 2006, Tucson, Arizona. Contact: Kim Vacariu.
33rd Annual Conference on Ecosystems Restoration and Creation: 2-3 November 2006, Plant City, FL.
Restore America's Estuaries: 9-13 December 2006, New Orleans, Louisiana. Contact: Kristin Hoelting at (206) 624-9100, ext. 3#
Click here for complete details about upcoming meetings.
A complete list of funding opportunities is available by clicking here.
- William Belton Fund
Deadline: 30 September 2006
Description: American Bird Conservancy's William Belton Fund, the Americas’ longest running bird conservation grants program, will again provide support for projects to conserve Critically Endangered and Endangered bird species across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2007. Up to twenty grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded, but larger grants will also be considered. For additional details, please visit the website or contact Dr. Robert Chipley. - Wildlife Without Borders
Deadline: 1 October 2006 (proposals must be submitted to both the USFWS and SEMARNAT)
Description: The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Wildlife Without Borders-Mexico Program is currently soliciting proposals for projects that address the conservation and sustainable use of Mexico's wildlife and plant resources. Of particular interest are projects that strengthen Mexico's capability to conserve and use sustainably its biological resources, contribute to the integration of environmental concerns with sustained development processes, and results in specific and measurable on-the-ground management actions. Visit the Wildlife Without Borders-Mexico Program grant application website for the official Request for Proposals and Assistance Awards Guidelines. - Tourism Cares
Deadline: November 2006
Description: Tourism Cares offers grants to worthy tourism-related nonprofit organizations worldwide for conservation or preservation of exceptional cultural, historic, or natural sites. The program considers projects or programs with either or both of the following goals: 1) projects that protect, restore, or conserve sites of exceptional cultural, historic, or natural significance; and 2) programs that educate local host communities and the traveling public about conservation and preservation of sites. Historically, grants have ranged between $10,000 and $20,000 each. However, based on merit and availability of funds, grants of up to $100,000 will be considered. - Natural Resources Conservation Service: Conservation on Private Lands
Deadline: 1 November 2006 (full proposal)
Description: Support high quality projects that engage private landowners, primarily farmers and ranchers, in the conservation and enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat and natural resources on their land. Primary focus for this year includes conservation projects that would enhance sage grouse, grasslands, and agricultural land upstream from or adjacent to coral reefs. - Acres for America
Deadline: 1 November 2006 (full proposal)
Description: Acres for America is a partnership between Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The Acres for America program was established to provide funding for projects that conserve important habitat for fish, wildlife, and plants through acquisition of interest in real property. The goal of the Acres for America program is to offset the footprint of Wal-Mart's domestic facilities on at least an acre by acre basis through these acquisitions. Applicants are urged to contact the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation regional director in their area to discuss project ideas prior to submitting preproposals. - North American Wetlands Conservation Act Program
Deadline: 1 December 2006 (U.S. Small Grants)
Description: The North American Wetlands Conservation Act provides matching grants to private or public organizations or to individuals who have developed partnerships to carry out wetlands conservation projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. US Small Grants are for requests up to $50,000 for projects in the United States. Be sure to check out the Playa Lakes Joint Venture's Timeline for preparing a NAWCA Proposal. Important note: Anyone considering applying should coordinate their application with SJV Science Coordinator Carol Beardmore (602-242-0524 ext. 248). The SJV will need to be involved not only to provide guidance but also because we rank all applications that are submitted. - Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act
Deadline: 4 December 2006
Description: We are pleased to announce the 2006 Request for Proposals under the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act. The Act establishes a matching grants program to fund projects that promote the conservation of these birds in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Projects may include activities to benefit bird populations and their habitats, research and monitoring, law enforcement, and outreach and education. All grant requests must be matched by partner funds at least 3:1. Partner funds from a U.S. federal source may be involved in the project, but are not eligible as match. - Wilburforce Foundation
Deadlines: 15 December 2006
Description: Wilburforce Foundation is dedicated to protecting nature's richness and diversity through funding programs that help preserve our remaining wild places. We focus our funding on organizations that work to protect habitats that are critically important to sustaining abundant ecological communities in Western Canada and the Western United States.
