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WATERFOWL NORTHN YUCATN PEN The Yucatan Peninsula wetlands are essential ecosystems given their ecologic, economic and cultural value. It is one of the first resting and feeding stopovers during the north-south migration. Conservative estimates indicate an average of over 250,000 ducks in the region during winter, mainly Blue-winged Teal, and up to 50,000 shorebirds. Recent studies have also revealed that the northern wetlands of the Yucatan Peninsula are wintering sites for 38 of the 41 shorebirds recorded for the Gulf of Mexico, including Piping Plover, Black-necked Stilt, Whimbrel, Long-billed Curlew, Red Knot, and Long-billed Dowitcher. However, disturbances caused by harbor construction and several hurricanes have reduced important mangrove and marine grassland habitat for these species. This project will work to counteract these impacts in the wetlands of the community of Telchac, Dzemul, along the northern coast of Yucatan by restoring 735 acres of coastal wetlands and regenerating 345 acres of mangrove forest. It will also evaluate and monitor indicators of habitat enhancement actions success for migratory birds.
Recuperacin comunitaria de especies nativas de la selva tropical lluviosa The scarlet macaw is one of the most emblematic and representative species of the tropical rain forests of the Americas. Unfortunately, habitat loss and trapping of chicks for the domestic and international illegal trade are driving the species to the extinction. Since 2013, Bosque Antiguo, AC has been working on the reintroduction of the scarlet macaw in Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve (LTBR) with a twofold goal: to establish a self-sustaining population of 500 scarlet macaws and to restore the LTBR forests lost to decades of deforestation and unsustainable use of its natural resources. Through this grant, Bosque Antiguo, AC will: 1) establish a new release site in one of the community owned natural reserves around LTBR; 2) successfully reintroduce to the wild 50 scarlet macaws; 3) establish a Scarlet Macaw Community Monitoring Network; and 4) implement reforestation and agroforestry activities to improve the quality of the species habitat. Project products include: construction of a mobile aviary, installation of 16 artificial nesting boxes, 4 community members trained in tree climbing techniques, a cooperation agreement for the protection and monitoring of the species, production of 20,000 native trees seedlings; and reforestation of 50 hectares around existing ecological corridors.
RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF CONNECTIVITY IN PRIO The project will benefit these species by managing removal of invasive species in a protected area and restoring coastal dunes in areas affected by wind erosion
Marine Turtle Conservation Fund The recipient will conduct night patrols to survey and protect nesting sea turtles from April 1 - September 30 along 81 km of nesting beaches at Celestun, El Cuyo and Holbox.
PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF WINTERING Baha San Quintn (BSQ) is located on the Pacific coast of northwestern Baja California, about 187 miles south of the Mexico/USA border. BSQ is one of the most important wetlands along the Pacific Flyway. Vast eel grass beds in the channels of BSQ attract 20-30,000 Brant each winter, which is almost one-third of the total winter population in Mexico. BSQ also includes imperiled priority shorebird species such as the Mountain Plover and Long-billed Curlew. BSQ is the largest 'Mediterranean' coastal wetland in Mxico and includes the most pristine major habitat tracts of coastal salt marsh in western North America. Over 187 bird species have been documented at this site, of which 38 are classified as sensitive species...The project will benefit these species by managing removal of invasive species in a protected area and restoring coastal dunes in areas affected by wind erosion ..
Marine Turtles ConservationFund-Species Conservation Grant Population Restoration project for the Kemp's Ridley sea turtle, on the coasts of Tamaulipas, Mexico
Sea Turtle Conservation Support-II This award supports daily sea turtle stranding surveys along 43 km of Playa San Lazaro, Baja California Sur throughout May -September and twice weekly during October- April. These baseline surveys in place since 2003 provide a critical element to monitor and assess loggerhead bycatch from fisheries operating within a key foraging ground for the N. Pacific loggerhead population. They have been instrumental in alerting the conservation community and government authorities to mass loggerhead mortality events in 2012 and 2013 and bring focus attention to resolving the serious serious bycatch problem.
Educacin para la Conservacin de la Mariposa Monarca en el Centro de Mxico. The mystery of the 4,000 miles round-trip monarch butterfly migration makes it one the most iconic species of North America. The purpose of this Project is to increase the awareness of citizens in Central Mexico about the importance, threats and conservation needs of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators. Through this grant, Ecosistemica, A.C. will: 1) implement an environmental education program for 350 elementary schools children, non-profit organizations, citizen groups and gardening clubs across several states in central Mexico (Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, San Luis Potos and Zacatecas); 2) distribute 2,000 brochures, 2,000 pollinator-garden guides and 25 guides of the species; 3) build at least 50 pollinator gardens; and 4) establish the first monarch butterfly monitoring network in Central Mexico and encourage participants to register their sightings on the Naturalista platform of CONABIO.
CONSERVATION OF THE JAPANESE-NESTING LOGGERHEAD TURTLE: MORTALITY ASSESSMENT AND CONSERVATION OUTREACH AT THE BCS MEXICO JUVENILE FORAGING AREA THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN THE BAJA CALIFORNIA TO PROTECT A CRITICAL FORAGING LOGGERHEAD POPULATION WHICH ORIGINATES FROM THE JAPANESE LOGGERHEAD NESTING POPULATION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE 1. BEACH SURVEYS ALONG 43 KM OF BAJA MEXICO WHICH SERVES AS AN INDEX SITE TO MONITOR ACCIDENTAL BYCATCH MORTALITY IN FISHERIES OPERATING IN THE PACIFIC BAJA ON THIS CRITICAL LOGGERHEAD FORAGING GROUNDS AND 2. CONDUCTS OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WITH LOCAL FISHER COMMUNITIES AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS. THE DATA FROM THESE SURVEYS ARE CRITICAL TO INFORMING MANAGEMENT DECISIONS OF BAJA FISHERIES THAT INTERACT WITH LOGGERHEADS ON THE FORAGING GROUNDS. THE U.S. MEXICO JAPAN ARE CURRENTLY WORKING TOGETHER ON A RECOVERY PLAN FOR THIS POPULATION AND THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A HIGH PRIORITY FOR OVERALL CONSERVATION OF THIS POPULATION.
Wildlife Without Borders - Western Hemisphere Island Biosecurity Workshop for Managers of Natural Protected Areas in Mexico
Wildlife Without Borders - Western Hemisphere Strengthening institutional self-training capacities on wildlife trade and trafficking topics among enforcement authorities in Mexico
Wildlife Without Borders - Western Hemisphere Fortalecimiento de la cultura ambiental y ciencia comunitaria en la Reserva de la Biosfera La Encrucijada, Chiapas, Mexico
IMPLEMENTING GOLDEN-CHEEKED WARBLER CONS The project focuses on reducing Golden-cheeked Warbler (GCWA) habitat pressure due to deficient forest..management practices in the State of Chiapas, the northernmost winter area for the species. Since 2014 changes in..the State Forestry Regulation establish the requirement of including conservation measures and biodiversity..indicators in any forest management action. Thus, forestry authorities such as SEMARNAT, CONAFOR and..CONANP are willing to develop tools that dictate the guidelines to follow for the evaluation and authorization of..forest management programs under conservation criteria. This is a great opportunity to assure a more sustainable..forest management in the whole state. During Phase II of this project Pronatura Sur developed the guide: Best Management..Practices for Sustainable Forestry and Biodiversity Conservation, which includes parameters related to the habitat..use of GCWA. In this Phase III partners will train at least 30 forestry technicians (from government agencies,..NGO and forestry communities) in the use and implementation of this guide, in order to assure the sustainable..management of 70,270 ha of pine-oak forests (GCWA wintering habitat) that are currently under forest..management in Chiapas. Partners will also assure the sustainable management of 1,000 ha of pine oak forest in 3..communities of the Sierra Madre of Chiapas, through sustainable production of resin. Additionally they will build community ..capacity through training, equipment, social organization structure, and open commercialization channels for the resin.. production. Finally, they will build upon the success achieved in Phase I of this project when they trained Bilingual ..Teachers of Elementary Schools in the Highlands of Chiapas for the use of The Tale of Chipilo in outreach and ..environmental education with children and youth. These teachers already know how to use the tale for promoting ..conservation of GCWA and its wintering habitat. However, to reach indigen
US MX GRSLND CONS XIII This project will continue work to conserve high-priority declining grassland bird species. In this project phase, the grantee will expand work with landowners in the Valles Centrales of Chihuahua to improve habitat for Spragues Pipit and other grassland birds on at least 20,000 acres; advance research on limiting factors for overwinter survival of grassland birds in the Chihuahuan Desert; and determine migratory connectivity in core mountain plover breeding populations in four western states to enable full annual cycle conservation efforts for these populations. The grantee expects to double the wintering population of Spragues pipits and other high priority species, including Bairds sparrow and chestnut- collared longspur on project sites in Chihuahua over the next 5 years...
Legal Conservation Mechanisms & Habitat Restoration For Marismas Nacionales Phase 2 Habitat protection of 19,000 acres ; restore 741 acres
WETLANDS CONSERVATION FOR MIGRATORY BIRD This project will carry out multiple activities in the Natural Protected Area Area de Proteccion de Flora y Fauna Laguna Madre y Delta del Rio Bravo (APFFLMDRB), which is also a RAMSAR site .(1.a.) Develop 10-year federal work program agreements (programas de trabajo) with the APFFLMDRB for 9,680 hectares/ 23909.6 acres: the locations include 7,000 hectares/17,290 acres of islands and seagrasses in La Capilla, 2,000 hectares/4,940 acres of seagrass in Laguna Morales, and 680 hectares/1,680 acres in Laguna Balsora. (1.b.) Protect 248 hectares/612.56 acres on Laguna La Palangana through a 10-year conservation agreement. (2.a.) Restore (300 hectares/741 acres) of mangroves in Laguna Morales and La Capilla. (2.b.) Enhance (750 hectares/1,853 acres) of wetlands in Laguna Balsora by rebuilding a levee (225 meters/738 ft). (2.c.) In Laguna La Palangana, restore (100 hectares/247 acres) of freshwater wetland trough dredging (15 hectares/37 acres), enhance (100 hectares/247 acres) by clearing vegetation, stabilizing soil and creating a windbreak barrier by seeding native plants (20 hectares/49 acres). (2.d.) Complete two Environmental Impact Manifest exemptions to authorize restoration activities. (3.a.) Complete a hydrological characterization study of Laguna Balsora and Laguna Honda. (3.b.) Complete a topography study in Laguna La Palangana to support restoration activities. (3.c.) Monitor biological characteristics in Laguna Morales, Laguna Balsora and Laguna La Palangana and La Capilla. (4.a.) Develop an education strategy aimed at 200 children and 15 teachers in three communities. (4.b.) Conduct community-based surveillance in Laguna Madre. (4.c.) Supervise environmental programs and detect and report environmental crimes in northern Laguna Madre. (5) Develop a management plan for the sustainable use of natural resources with an emphasis on ecotourism and birdwatching
Inventory & Classification Of Critical Wetlands in Mexico, Phase VII: NE, NW This project will provide a general panorama of Northwest and Northeast Mexico wetlands through a wetland inventory and classification to be completed with the same classification system used in previous phases, in order to standardize nomenclature criteria for Mexican wetlands; and will integrate the generated information in a geographical database to be used by government and non-government organizations to support wetland management and conservation decision making in Mexico.
NNV & CL MX WTLD PVII The project purpose is toprovide a general panorama of Northwest and Northeast Mexico wetlands through a wetland inventory and classification to be completed with the same classification system used in previous phases, in order to standardize nomenclature criteria for Mexican wetlands; and to integrate the generated information in a geographical data base with images, maps and data bases compatible with other programs so that they can be used by government and non-government organizations to support wetland management and conservation decision making in Mexico
MANGROVE PROTECTION & RESTORATION PN BAH This project will: (1) Rehabilitate the hydrology of mangrove ecosystems in Salinas Bay and Balandras Bay on Isla El Carmen, which will restore 600 hectares/1,482.61 acres, using an innovative system of introducing seawater into the wetland and removing sediments that obstruct the tidal flow .(2) Repair 34 water gates and 10 km of levees in former salt evaporation ponds. (3) Protect the restored wetlands and adjacent uplands through legal mechanisms: (3.a) In Salinas Bay, 590 hectares/1,457.9 acres of restored wetlands and 1,380 hectares/3,410 acres of uplands will be protected through 20-year Conservation Agreements. (3.b) In Balandras Bay, 240 hectares/593 acres of uplands will be protected through a 20-year conservation agreement. (4) Establish a baseline for monitoring habitat and species. (5) With matching funds, build, equip and operate a biological station.
CHIAPAS II upland acres) and stewardship activities will impact 850 acres (700 wetland, 150 upland).
PROTECTION OF PRIORITY HABITAT OF THE CH PROFAUNA aims to increase the local abundance of three focal species by 15 percent in the next ten years: Long-billed Curlew, Mountain Plover, and Sprague's Pipit. These species are extremely faithful to their wintering grounds and rely heavily on colonies of the Mexican prairie dog, which provide them with healthy grasslands. Mexican prairie dogs have been eradicated in more than 45 percent of their original range for Tokio Prairie Land Priority Region due to habitat loss and degradation. In Janos Chihuahua the black-tailed prairie dog was reduced by 90 percent in its range, which also affects the habitat of focal species. The primary threat to mitigate is habitat destruction due to livestock overgrazing leading to soil erosion, a decrease in vegetation cover and biodiversity loss. This project focuses on three specific objectives: 1) Protection of critical habitat for grassland birds with the implementation of land or land lease actions, protection of critical habitat with the incorporation of private properties into the scheme of wildlife conservation units, diagnosis of strategic areas for conservation of grasslands; 2) Management and implementation of good agricultural and livestock practices in the conservation of birds in two Areas of Importance for the Conservation of Birds and Biodiversity, including the evaluation and monitoring of biological lines to measure the changes that occur in habitats, especially the vegetation cover and characteristics of the bird populations; and 3) Increased community awareness, where prairie dog and grassland bird colonies are distributed, on issues of protection and conservation of the different species.
Conservation of the Pacific Brant Wintering Habitat in the Vizcaino Wetlands, II Grantee will protect 4950 acres; implement a pilot management program for 205,194 acres; build capacity and provide environmental education for 1000 people; and monitor Brant and shorebirds at two important wetlands.
Let the water do its work: development of model sites for restoration and mitigation of watersheds in northern Sonora Northwest Mexico contains several conservation priority areas host of wildlife species like jaguar, Mexican gray wolf, black bear, golden eagle, migratory and resident birds, endemic amphibians and reptiles and a vast diversity of invertebrates. Last year, several chemical spills originated at the Buenavista del Cobre copper mine affected the Sonora, Bacanuchi and San Pedro rivers, in what authorities have called the worst environmental disaster in mining history in Mexico. The goal of this project is to restore the hydrological and ecological processes of springs, streams and riparian areas while increasing the technical capacity of local communities to address the effects of contamination. Through this grant, the Recipient will implement watershed and stream restoration training workshops for 300 ranchers, ejido owners (communal land owners), biologists, park rangers, faculty and university students from Sonora that use replicable, low-cost techniques. The training will include guided visits to demonstrate the processes and results on each model site, empowering other communities or interested groups to apply similar techniques in their lands. Project results, as well as the training experiences of local communities, will be shared through public events and media in the area.
Wildlife Without Borders - Western Hemisphere Smart Schools: green practices in Baja California
Ecological Restoration Of Mangroves In N The project will restore and conserve 714 acres of mangrove and coastal areas. Additionally, it will focus on strengthening local capacity for conservation in the region and cultivate relationships with the community. The project will benefit 140 migratory species, such as blue-winged teal, redhead, gadwall, green-winged teal, ring-necked duck, fulvous whistling-duck, piping plover, snowy plover, Wilson's plover, American oystercatcher, marbled godwit, black skimmer, least tern, and an important colony of reddish egret.
Wildlife Without Borders - Western Hemisphere Desarollo de estrategias e iniciativas para el fortalecimiento de acciones de proteccion de tortugas marinas en ocho playas de la costa de Oaxaca, Mexico
RESTORATION & ENHANCEMENT OF WINTER SITE Laguna Madre provides abundant shallow water habitats, including intertidal wetlands, seagrass beds, shallow bays, and coastal lagoons for 18.8% of the waterfowl that winter in Mexico and more than one hundred thousand shorebirds. The project focuses on the conservation of intertidal wetlands, where most of the migratory birds concentrate and feed on benthic invertebrates. This project will create 8.08 miles of drainage channels to transport surplus irrigation water and restore 9,884 acres of wetlands. It will protect those 9,884 acres with a "Federal Conservation Lands" designation and a collaboration agreement with the federal agency in charge of the area. It will also reduce human disturbance, remove feral livestock, and post signs; implement a strategy for early detection and control of exotic plants; equip the Los Ebanos Biological Station to support applied scientific research; monitor habitat and bird populations; establish a permanent bird banding system; and train 900 agricultural producers in best agricultural practices.
RESTORING SHRIMP & CATTLE FARMS TO CREAT This project will: 1) Legally protect 490 hectares/1,210.3 acres of wetlands in the Alvarado and Tamiahua lagoon systems through state, federal, or private legal mechanisms. 2) Restore the same (490) hectares/(1,210.3) acres using a mangrove nucleation (chinampa) techniques and hydrological restoration, and restore an additional 30 hectares/74.10 acres, which are already protected through a Municipal Ecological Reserve Decree, by reopening 2 km/1.24 miles of channels and implementing the mangrove nucleation technique. 3) Develop an online environmental education platform and train 30 teachers and 900 children. .
LAGUNA MADRE WETLANDS The project area is at Rancho Los Ebanos and Laguna La Nacha within the Laguna Madre and the Rio Grande Delta Wetland Complex-- Mexican Federal Protected Area, San Fernando County, Tamaulipas, in northeastern Mexico. The Laguna Madre is one of the most important sites on the Gulf of Mexico for wintering migratory birds; over 130 bird species have been recorded in the area, including 15% of all waterfowl migrating to Mexico and more than 100,000 shorebirds. This wetland complex contains a large area of lakes that host waterfowl species like Redheads and Northern pintails that depend on drinking freshwater to dilute the salts consumed when feeding on the sea grasses of the Laguna Madre. The project will: 1) protect or restore more than 7,000 acres and develop a sustainable management plan for Rancho los Ebanos; and conduct a hydrology study and waterfowl monitoring across more than 8,000 acres.
PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF WINTERING The project is located at two sites: in northwest Chihuahua and in central Durango. 35 waterfowl species have been recorded at Laguna de Santiaguillo. The project will protect 17,290 acres of wintering habitat in Durango and Chihuahua; 2) develop a management and restoration plan for 59, 345 acres at Santiaguillo Lagoon; manage, enhance or restore 2470 acres in Durango; restore and enhance 12 acres at the project sites in Chihuahua; and conduct biological monitoring.
Conservation of Endangered Tropical Tree Species through the Restoration and Rehabilitation of Community Forest Reserves and other Degrated Areas along the the Calakmul-Sian Ka'an Biological Corridor To promote habitat connectivity along the corridor connecting the Calakmul - Balam Cax Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserves, through the restoration of existing community forest reserves.
INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT & ENHANCEMENT OF C This project is the second phase of managing three inland lagoons (Bustillos, Santiaguillo and Babicora) that are used by waterfowl to migrate across the Chihuahuan Desert. The project will protect 7,659.47 acres through conservation agreements. It will enhance 807.69 acres to diminish water runoff, improve grasslands and increase water catchment, and develop management plans for 6,382.48 acres. It will also build and install domestic water sanitation systems, and develop a participatory business plan for the sustainable management and conservation of Babicora Lagoon. It will strengthen decision-making processes using remote sensing to classify erosion, land-use and hydrological changes in the three watersheds, track territorial planning, and coordinate overwintering bird monitoring in the three lagoons.
STRENGTHENING LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTION TO CONSERVE JAGUARS IN THE GREATER LACANDONA ECOSYSTEM, MEXICO. Jaguars now occupy just 50% of their historical range, with most of their populations being threatened by retaliatory killing in response of jaguar predation upon livestock, habitat destruction and prey depletion. This project is intended to improve the coexistence between jaguars and the local communities in the Greater Lacandona Ecosystem, Mexico, by mitigating the jaguar predation upon domestic livestock through the improving of husbandry practices by local ranchers and protecting the most vulnerable animals to jaguar predation implementing electric fences and night enclosures. Further, this project will build a sound conservation strategy for jaguars in the Southern Mayan Forest of Mexico. Specific activities include: (1) capacity building of livestock owners and technification of ranches to reduce predation risk by jaguars; (2) create a robust community-based monitoring program focused on jaguars and their prey in Protected Areas and jaguars corridors; (3) outreach activities aimed to children and adults; (4) identification with key stakeholders the priorities actions to mitigate the threats for jaguars inthe Greater Lacandona Ecosystem, and (6) develop a bi-national (Mexico and Guatemala) action plan for jaguar conservation in the Southern Mayan Forest.
INTEGRATED CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT O Species that will benefit include redhead, Wilsons plover, Kentish plover, American oystercatcher and sanderling.