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NWF works in partnership with its state and territorial affiliates to achieve our shared vision, values, and priorities and build a more cohesive and collaborative conservation movement.
Iowa Affiliate Moves to Create Conservation Corridors in the State
NWF supports and applauds the successes of our many affiliates and partners to protect the planet, wildlife, and people. One affiliate, the Iowa Wildlife Federation, received a grant from the Natural Resource’s Conservation Service that will support the IWF’s Connecting Wildlife Program. The program will create conservation corridors in 1,500 acres of Iowa’s working lands, such as prairies and micro wetlands. The purpose of the corridors is to increase biodiversity on working lands and benefit pollinators and wildlife while also improving soil health and reducing sediment runoff from agricultural production.
Photo Credit: Ryan Smith, Iowa Wildlife Federation
ECHO Collaborates Across NWF to Expand Early Outdoor Learning
The goal of the Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) initiative is to ensure all young children have access to healthy outdoor play and learning. ECHO relies on colleagues and affiliates to better incorporate local contexts and community perspectives to bring authentic value to local projects. ECHO and Sacred Grounds collaborated to provide assistance to faith-based and educational organizations in Detroit in building nature-based, resilient outdoor spaces for their communities. In addition, the ECHO team worked closely with the South Carolina Wildlife Federation to build the foundation for Grow Outdoors SC, a five-year partnership with the state to support quality outdoor learning for young children.
Photo Credit: David Lynn Photography
Arizona Wildlife Federation Goes Afield with Outdoor Education Programs
Supported by a two-year grant from the Arizona State Parks and Trails and corporate sponsors, our Arizona Wildlife Federation launched a series of education programs called, “All Afield with AWF!” The programs get underserved youth and families into the outdoors to explore the state’s ecosystem and learn the importance of conservation efforts. The series include family camping weekends, full-day outings with elected officials and other stakeholders to explore wildlife corridors, and conservation education for women in marginalized communities. The goal is to get “everyone at the AWF campfire” to learn about the rich offerings of Arizona’s wildlife and public lands.
Photo Credit: Trica Oshant Hawkins