Conservation on Working Lands in Alabama’s Gulf Coast

 With private land making up 86 percent of the land area across the five Gulf states, effective conservation requires a collaborative approach that engages farmers, ranchers and forestland owners directly. That’s why the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have long collaborated in the Gulf Coast, working together to support conservation on working lands in this crucial region. The partnership’s work is focused on conserving land, improving water quality, and restoring wetlands, all while sustaining agricultural production.

These efforts are making a difference for landowners like John Cannon. Through a NRCS easement, Cannon hopes that his farm near Mobile, Alabama, will continue to be a respite for deer, wild turkey and migrating waterfowl.

Watch the full video to see how our efforts are making a significant impact in key areas.