Ecosystems: Restoring habitat and wildlife

Over the past century, many unique American habitats have been damaged or lost, but solutions exist.

Healthy wetlands, prairies, rivers and forests serve as cradles of life, yet they're all disappearing at a rapid pace.

Land development, pollution and climate change are just some of the reasons.

Join us in restoring ecosystems before it's too late.

Our solutions to protect habitat

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  A new way to save threatened wildlife »

  If we get the ground rules right, threatened wildlife and habitat can thrive while landowners and developers prosper. This win-win approach is known as habitat exchange.

  Results: Songbird habitat makes a comeback.
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  Moving Gulf Coast restoration forward »

  With many partners, we're putting forth Mississippi River Delta restoration projects that will help restore the area to its former glory, while also aggressively making sure damage from the 2010 oil spill is addressed.

  Related: Assuring abundance for our Western rivers.
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  Transforming farms and ranches »

  We're showing a growing network of farmers and ranchers how sustainable agricultural methods, such as precise fertilizer use, save money and the ecosystem.

  Related: Assigning financial value to nature.