Habitat Conservation PlansUS Fish and Wildlife Service
A Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) is a planning document designed to accommodate economic development to the extent possible by authorizing the limited and unintentional take of listed species when it occurs incidental to otherwise lawful activities.
Located in Falls Church, VA
Safe Harbor AgreementsU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
A Safe Harbor Agreement (SHA) is a voluntary agreement involving private or other non-Federal property owners whose actions contribute to the recovery of species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Located in Falls Church, VA
United States Fish and Wildlife ServiceDepartment of the Interior
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, working with others, is responsible for conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people through Federal programs relating to migratory birds, endangered species, interjurisdictional fish and marine mammals, and inland sport fisheries.
Located in Washington, DC
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration ProgramThe Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Program administers grant programs that distribute millions of dollars annually to state agencies and Tribes to manage fish, wildlife, and habitats, evaluate and enhance species of greatest conservation need, and provide recreational opportunities for fishing, hunting, shooting, and boating.
Located in Falls Church, VA
Bee City USAAn Initiative of the Xerces Society
Bee City USA® and Bee Campus USA work to galvanize communities to sustain pollinators, in particular the more than 3,600 species of native bees in this country, by increasing the abundance of native plants, providing nest sites, and reducing the use of pesticides.
Located in Portland, OR
Butterfly Garden and Habitat ProgramNorth American Butterfly Association
Formed in 1993, the North American Butterfly Association (NABA), a not-for-profit membership organization, is the major North American organization promoting conservation of butterflies and their habitat.
Located in Morristown, NJ
Forest Biometrics Research InstituteThe Forest Biometrics Research Institute (FBRI) is a non-profit public research corporation dedicated to sustainable and scientifically based forest management.
Located in Portland, OR
Journey NorthReport your sightings each fall and spring as the monarchs travel to and from Mexico. Track migration on real-time migration maps and follow the migration news.
Located in Madison, WI
Metro BloomsExecutive Director - Becky Rice
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with communities to create resilient landscapes and foster clean watersheds, embracing the values of equity and inclusion to solve environmental challenges.
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Monarch Butterfly FundMission: To foster the conservation of North American monarch butterflies and their migration through habitat conservation, research, monitoring, education and support for sustainable community development in and near monarch habitats in Mexico.
Located in Madison, WI
Monarch Butterfly GardenTony Gomez
Monarch Butterfly Garden is a nature blog filled with tips, ideas, and resources designed to guide you through the challenges of creating a successful butterfly garden and raising healthy monarch butterflies.
Located in Bloomington, MN
Monarch CollaborativeKeystone Policy Center
The Monarch Collaborative consists of national organizations representing farmers, ranchers, and land owners; businesses working along the agricultural supply chain; researchers and academic institutions; federal and state entities; and conservation organizations.
Located in Keystone, CO
Monarch Conservation Science PartnershipThe Monarch Conservation Science Partnership is a USGS led group of scientists, managers, and conservation organizations who perform science related to the conservation of monarch butterflies.
Located in LA Crosse, WI
Monarch Joint VentureThe Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) is a partnership of federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, businesses and academic programs working together to protect the monarch migration across the United States.
Located in St. Paul, MN
Monarch Larva Monitoring ProjectThe Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP) is a citizen science project involving volunteers from across the United States and Canada in monarch research
Located in Madison, WI
Monarch ViewingPacific Grove Museum of Natural History
You can begin to see monarchs cluster in Central Coast overwintering sites beginning in November. The monarch population peaks in size at the end of November to early December.
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
Nature DiggerFounder - Tara Johnson
Learn, Participate, Conserve has been the foundation of Naturedigger since we started our journey in 2012. Our mission has always been to educate the public, then engage them in scientific research and data collection.
Located in Merrimack, NH
Parks for PollinatorsNational Recreation and Park Association
Parks for Pollinators is a national campaign focused on raising public awareness of the current pollinator crisis by encouraging local action and positioning parks as a national leader in advancing pollinator health.
Located in Ashburn, VA
Project Monarch HealthMonarch Health is a citizen science project in which volunteers sample wild monarch butterflies to help track the spread of a protozoan parasite across North America.
Located in Athens, GA
Sustainable MonarchsAt Sustainable Monarch, we believe it takes a network of people, communities, businesses, and government to bring about real and lasting change, especially when the focus is saving the migration of an insect that crosses 3 countries and requires a specific diet! We protect monarch habitat through education, conservation, research and economic development.
Located in North Platte, NE
Texan by NatureThrough our programs, we unite conservation organizations, businesses, health care institutions, schools, the scientific community, and faith-based organizations in Texan-led conservation.
Located in Austin, TX
Urban Monarch ConservationField Museum
Scientists at the Field’s Keller Science Action Center are working to understand the role urban places play in supporting monarch butterflies, to implement community science programs around Chicago, and to develop resources that nearly anyone can use to help monarchs and other pollinators.
Located in Chicago, IL
Farm Operating Loans & MicroloansUSDA Farm Service Agency
FSA’s Direct Farm Operating loans are a valuable resource to start, maintain and strengthen a farm or ranch. For new agricultural producers, FSA direct farm operating loans provide an essential gateway into agricultural production by financing the cost of operating a farm.
Located in Washington, DC
Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP)USDA Farm Service Agency
What Is The Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP)? The Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP) is designed to restore previously farmed wetlands and wetland buffer to improve both vegetation and water flow.
Located in Washington, DC
Farmers Market Promotion ProgramUSDA Agricultural Marketing Service
The Farmers’ Market Promotion Program is a component of the Farmers Marketing and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP), which is authorized by the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (7 U.
Located in Washington, DC
MicroloansUSDA Farm Service Agency
The focus of Microloans is on the financing needs of small, beginning farmer, niche and non-traditional farm operations, such as truck farms, farms participating in direct marketing and sales such as farmers’ markets, CSA’s (Community Supported Agriculture), restaurants and grocery stores, or those using hydroponic, aquaponic, organic and vertical growing methods
Located in Washington, DC
Farm Operating Loans & MicroloansUSDA Farm Service Agency
FSA’s Direct Farm Operating loans are a valuable resource to start, maintain and strengthen a farm or ranch. For new agricultural producers, FSA direct farm operating loans provide an essential gateway into agricultural production by financing the cost of operating a farm.
Located in Washington, DC
Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP)USDA Farm Service Agency
What Is The Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP)? The Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP) is designed to restore previously farmed wetlands and wetland buffer to improve both vegetation and water flow.
Located in Washington, DC
Farmers Market Promotion ProgramUSDA Agricultural Marketing Service
The Farmers’ Market Promotion Program is a component of the Farmers Marketing and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP), which is authorized by the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (7 U.
Located in Washington, DC
Forest Stewardship Program (FSP)Landowner Assistance Programs Natural Resource Specialist - Andrea Giardina
Did you know that more than half of the forest land in the United States is owned and managed by some 11 million private forest owners? The Forest Stewardship Program (FSP) provides assistance to owners of forest land where good stewardship, including agroforestry practices, will enhance and sustain multiple forest resources and contribute to healthy and resilient landscapes.
Located in Washington, DC
MicroloansUSDA Farm Service Agency
The focus of Microloans is on the financing needs of small, beginning farmer, niche and non-traditional farm operations, such as truck farms, farms participating in direct marketing and sales such as farmers’ markets, CSA’s (Community Supported Agriculture), restaurants and grocery stores, or those using hydroponic, aquaponic, organic and vertical growing methods
Located in Washington, DC
Monarch Butterfly FundMission: To foster the conservation of North American monarch butterflies and their migration through habitat conservation, research, monitoring, education and support for sustainable community development in and near monarch habitats in Mexico.
Located in Madison, WI
The Conservation AllianceExecutive Director - John Sterling
The Conservation Alliance is a group of outdoor industry companies that disburses its collective annual membership dues to grassroots environmental organizations.
Located in Bend, OR
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentives Program (VPA-HIP)NRCS
The Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) is a competitive grants program that helps state governments and Indian tribes increase public access to private lands for wildlife-dependent recreation, such as hunting, fishing or hiking.
Located in Washington, DC
Butterfly Garden and Habitat ProgramNorth American Butterfly Association
Formed in 1993, the North American Butterfly Association (NABA), a not-for-profit membership organization, is the major North American organization promoting conservation of butterflies and their habitat.
Located in Morristown, NJ
Community Wildlife Habitat ProgramNational Wildlife Federation
The National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife Habitat program, started in 1997, empowers communities to take action for wildlife in their own communities.
Located in Merrifield, VA
Jeremiah R PintoResearch Plant Physiologist, Tribal Nursery Specialist - USDA Forest Service: Reforestation, Nurseries, & Genetics Resources
Research Interests Forest and native plant nursery propagation, outplanting, and establishment including biophysical and physiological limitations and adaptations within each system.
Located in Moscow, ID
Metro BloomsExecutive Director - Becky Rice
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with communities to create resilient landscapes and foster clean watersheds, embracing the values of equity and inclusion to solve environmental challenges.
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Monarchs In the RoughAudubon International - Alison Davy
Monarchs in the Rough is a partnership between Audubon International and Environmental Defense Fund. The program connects and supports superintendents and other golf course staff as they plan, install, and manage habitat projects for the monarch butterfly on their courses.
Located in Troy, NY
Forest Stewardship Program (FSP)Landowner Assistance Programs Natural Resource Specialist - Andrea Giardina
Did you know that more than half of the forest land in the United States is owned and managed by some 11 million private forest owners? The Forest Stewardship Program (FSP) provides assistance to owners of forest land where good stewardship, including agroforestry practices, will enhance and sustain multiple forest resources and contribute to healthy and resilient landscapes.
Located in Washington, DC
Jeremiah R PintoResearch Plant Physiologist, Tribal Nursery Specialist - USDA Forest Service: Reforestation, Nurseries, & Genetics Resources
Research Interests Forest and native plant nursery propagation, outplanting, and establishment including biophysical and physiological limitations and adaptations within each system.
Located in Moscow, ID
U.S. Forest ServiceU.S. Department of Agriculture
The following contact form sends an email to the Forest Service headquarters in Washington, D.C. Due to the high volume of email, you may not receive an immediate response.
Located in Washington, DC
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)USDA Farm Service Agency
The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a component of the USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
Located in Washington, DC
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)USDA Farm Service Agency
CRP is a land conservation program administered by FSA. In exchange for a yearly rental payment, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality.
Located in Washington, DC
Emergency Conservation ProgramUSDA Farm Service Agency
The Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) helps farmers and ranchers to repair damage to farmlands caused by natural disasters and to help put in place methods for water conservation during severe drought.
Located in Washington, DC
Emergency Forest Restoration ProgramUSDA Farm Service Agency
The Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) helps the owners of non-industrial private forests restore forest health damaged by natural disasters.
Located in Washington, DC
Farm Operating Loans & MicroloansUSDA Farm Service Agency
FSA’s Direct Farm Operating loans are a valuable resource to start, maintain and strengthen a farm or ranch. For new agricultural producers, FSA direct farm operating loans provide an essential gateway into agricultural production by financing the cost of operating a farm.
Located in Washington, DC
Farm Ownership LoansUSDA Farm Service Agency
FSA’s Direct Farm Ownership loans provide farmers and ranchers the opportunity to: Purchase farmland Construct and repair buildings Make farm improvements FSA loan officers are responsible for every aspect of the loan application process, and funding is provided through Congressional appropriation.
Located in Washington, DC
Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP)USDA Farm Service Agency
What Is The Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP)? The Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP) is designed to restore previously farmed wetlands and wetland buffer to improve both vegetation and water flow.
Located in Washington, DC
MicroloansUSDA Farm Service Agency
The focus of Microloans is on the financing needs of small, beginning farmer, niche and non-traditional farm operations, such as truck farms, farms participating in direct marketing and sales such as farmers’ markets, CSA’s (Community Supported Agriculture), restaurants and grocery stores, or those using hydroponic, aquaponic, organic and vertical growing methods
Located in Washington, DC
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)Natural Resources Conservation Service
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) is a voluntary program to help farmers and ranchers preserve their agricultural land and restore, protect, and enhance wetlands on eligible lands.
Located in Washington, DC
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a voluntary program intended to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production.
Located in Washington, DC
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)Our Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) helps you build on your existing conservation efforts while strengthening your operation. Whether you are looking to improve grazing conditions, increase crop resiliency, or develop wildlife habitat, we can custom design a CSP plan to help you meet those goals.
Located in Washington, DC
Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA)NRCS
The Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTA) provides our nation’s farmers, ranchers and forestland owners with the knowledge and tools they need to conserve, maintain and restore the natural resources on their lands and improve the health of their operations for the future.
Located in Washington, DC
Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP)The EWP Program allows communities to quickly address serious and long-lasting damages to infrastructure and to the land. The EWP Program authorities offer NRCS the flexibility to act quickly to help local communities cope with adverse impacts resulting from natural disasters.
Located in Washington, DC
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)USDA NRCS
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers and non-industrial forest managers to address natural resource concerns and deliver environmental benefits such as improved water and air quality, conserved ground and surface water, increased soil health and reduced soil erosion and sedimentation, improved or created wildlife habitat, and mitigation against drought and increasing weather volatility.
Located in Washington, DC
Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)USDA NRCS
The Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP) helps landowners restore, enhance and protect forestland resources on private lands through easements and financial assistance.
Located in Washington, DC
Regional Conservation Partnership ProgramThe Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) promotes coordination of NRCS conservation activities with partners that offer value-added contributions to expand our collective ability to address on-farm, watershed, and regional natural resource concerns.
Located in Washington, DC
Small scale solutions for your farmUSDA - NRCS
NRCS provides assistance to design, layout and install conservation practices that fit both the resource needs and the producer's objectives for the land.
Located in Washington, DC
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentives Program (VPA-HIP)NRCS
The Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) is a competitive grants program that helps state governments and Indian tribes increase public access to private lands for wildlife-dependent recreation, such as hunting, fishing or hiking.
Located in Washington, DC
Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP)Program Manager - Lisa McCauley
The Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership is part of the Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) component of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), a Farm Bill conservation program.
Located in Washington, DC
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development ProgramNational Program Leader - Division of Agricultural Systems - Denis Ebodaghe
The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program provides grants to organizations for education, mentoring, and technical assistance initiatives for beginning farmers or ranchers.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Farmers Market Promotion ProgramUSDA Agricultural Marketing Service
The Farmers’ Market Promotion Program is a component of the Farmers Marketing and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP), which is authorized by the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (7 U.
Located in Washington, DC
Rural Development Loan ProgramsUSDA Rural Development
USDA Rural Development operates over fifty financial assistance programs for a variety of rural applications. Find a category that best describes your situation, and see what RD can do to assist you.
Located in Washington, DC
State and Private ForestryOffice of Communication - USDA Forest Service
The State, Private, and Tribal Forestry organization of the USDA Forest Service reaches across the boundaries of national forests to states, tribes, communities and non-industrial private landowners.
Located in Washington, DC
The Advanced Biofuel Payment ProgramRural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA
The Advanced Biofuel Payment Program provides payments to producers to support and expand production of advanced biofuels refined from sources other than corn kernel starch.
Located in Washington, DC