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Pecos River conservation projects awarded $1.5M in grants ADRIAN HEDDEN, Carlsbad Current-Argus FacebookTwitterEmail CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Conservation projects in the Pecos River area got a boost this year as about $1.5 million in grants were awarded to organizations in southeast New Mexico and West Texas to restore habitats and maintain the health of the river. The Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative, a consortium of private companies and government agencies created in 2017, released its fourth annual grant funds last week providing dollars for seven projects along the river. The fun...

Conservation projects in the Pecos River area got a boost this year as about $1.5 million in grants were awarded to conservation organizations in southeast New Mexico and West Texas aimed at restoring habitats and maintaining the health of the river. The Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative, a consortium of private companies and government agencies created in 2017, released its fourth annual grant funds last week providing dollars for seven projects along the river. The funds were matched by about $3 million from participating organizations, for a total conservation impact of about $4.5 mi...

Last week’s column covered the mysteries and miracles of bird migration. Sadly, too many of nature’s natural aviators are in decline. A 2019 study published in Science found steep, long-term losses across virtually all groups of birds in the U.S. and Canada. An alarming decline of 2.9 billion breeding adult birds since 1970 was documented.

Join a Rowe Sanctuary staff member or volunteer for a guided bird walk along the Platte River and enjoy the sights and sounds of the birds.  This event is FREE but registration is required as we will be limiting the group to only 15 participants per day.  Masks are required during the walk at all times. This event is part of the Nebraska May Birdblitz Collaboration.  Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever of Nebraska, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Fontenelle Forest, Audubon at Rowe Sanctuary, Audubon of Omaha, and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies join to educate and provide hands-on experi...