Central Valley Habitat Central Valley Habitat
Photo Credit: Bob McLandress

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) of 1989:

  • Provides matching grants to organizations and individuals who have developed partnerships to carry out wetlands conservation projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the benefit of wetlands-associated migratory birds and other wildlife.
  • Consists of two grants types, Standard and Small.
  • Requires at least a 50/50 non-Federal match for each proposal.
  • The 2011 grant instructions are now available on the NAWCA Web site.

Accomplishments

The Central Valley Joint Venture partnership has earned an impressive record of accomplishment since its inception in 1988, and is making tremendous progress towards meeting the objectives identified in its 2006 Implementation Plan.

Around the Valley

Follow these links to learn about some of the important bird conservation work happening in California's Central Valley.