Conservation

A meadowlark perches on a chainlink fence with cattle grazing in the background.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Applauds House Farm Bill Support for Voluntary Conservation Programs
April 30, 2026 — Legislation moves to Senate to consider investments in working lands and habitat 
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ to Expand Rancher-Powered Conservation for Birds Across 500,000 Grassland Acres
April 07, 2026 — NFWF investment will scale regenerative grazing practices to the benefit of grassland birds
Conservation Ranching News
Washington Takes a Major Step Toward a Cleaner, More Bird-Friendly Electric Grid
April 02, 2026 — With the passage of SB 6355, Washington addresses a longstanding roadblock to developing a reliable clean energy grid. 
WASHINGTON
Bell's Vireo perched on a tree
This Songbird is the Bellwether of the Bosque
April 02, 2026 — Meet the Bell's Vireo
SOUTHWEST News
Protections for Birds Worldwide Advanced by Successful COP15
April 01, 2026 — Leaders and experts from across the hemisphere meet to chart a course for improved habitat and species management.
Policy & Advocacy
Growing Bird-Friendly Grasslands
March 26, 2026 — The Farm Bill helped ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Conservation Ranching program take flight. Now it’s helping it soar.
Conservation Ranching
Protecting Migratory Birds Worldwide: What to Watch for at COP15
March 19, 2026 — Ahead of the Convention on Migratory Species COP15 in Brazil, global community members unite to protect migratory birds and the habitats they need to survive.
Policy & Advocacy
A meadowlark sings, perched on a thin branch in a field.
On Capitol Hill, a Rancher’s Message: Grazing is Key to Healthy Grasslands
March 18, 2026 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and partners advocate for a new Farm Bill as part of the Migratory Bird Joint Venture fly-in
Conservation Ranching
Belted Kingfisher
New Mexico Legislative Session Ends with Significant Investments in Rivers and Habitat
March 14, 2026 — Plus: Environmental database boosted, and final Wildlife Department reforms achieved
SOUTHWEST News
A meadowlark perched on a wooden fence post.
America’s Birds Are Declining, The Farm Bill Can Help Turn the Tide
March 09, 2026 — As Congress advances the Farm Bill, strengthening voluntary conservation programs on farms, ranches, and forests is essential for birds, producers, and rural economies
Policy & Advocacy