Fish and Wildlife Coordinatination and Assitance Program for Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Conservation

The long-term (≥ 10 years) outcomes of this project will contribute to the consolidation of a long-term platform for stability and recovery of shorebird populations within the Atlantic Flyway, which by 2025 will 1) maintains or increases both the extent and values of shorebird habitat compared to 2015, and 2) Increases target shorebird populations by 10%. In the short-term (by project end), the project will update the AFSI Business Plan to: 1) better reflect shorebird conservation opportunities and needs in the Caribbean and South America, incorporating relevant priorities and strategies; and 2) build upon the accomplishments and lessons learned to date from implementation of the plan.

This program aligns with Departmental funding Priority 1, creating a conservation stewardship legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt, as it promotes natural resource conservation through sustainable use integrating the best information for the conservation of migratory shorebirds. By engaging with local and international partners, this program aligns with Priority 3, restoring trust with our local communities, by improving relationships and expanding lines of communication to local communities in developing conservation solutions. The program also addresses Priority 7, striking a regulatory balance, by providing information outside of the U.S. for decisions concerning the ESA-listed Red Knot.