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Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative

The Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative aims to increase populations for three focal shorebird species within the flyway by 15 to 20 percent over a 10-year period. The three focal species – American oystercatcher, red knot and whimbrel – represent different migratory strategies and require specific approaches to address habitat loss, predation and human disturbance. To achieve this goal, the grant program supports five strategies outlined in NFWF’s Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Business Plan: (1) conserve critical habitat, (2) restore habitat, (3) reduce human disturbance, (4) improve harvest management, and (5) monitor and assess progress.

Guiding investments along the Atlantic Flyway

Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative 2021 Request for Proposals

Full Proposal Due Date:   Monday, November 16, 2020 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time

NFWF Announces $500,000 in New Support to Help Conserve North Atlantic Right Whales

Contractor finishes Carteret County portion of Atlantic Harbor project

Contractor completes dredging work in Atlantic Harbor

Protecting our Coasts: Atlantic Reefmaker Wave Attenuator System Reducing Coastal Erosion

Contractor begins work on Atlantic Harbor project

Southern Company

Southern Company supports conservation programs primarily across the southeastern United States, but also beyond in support of at-risk species recovery and both landscape-scale and community-based stewardship efforts.

Guiding investments along the Atlantic Flyway

Since 1995, one particularly well-traveled red knot has flown far enough to make it to the moon and back.