Defenders of Wildlife's Center Pioneers U.S. Wildlife Conservation
The Center for Conservation Innovation at Defenders of Wildlife is driving advancements in U.S. wildlife conservation. It combines science, technology, and policy to address current and emerging challenges. The Center recently completed groundbreaking analyses of the Endangered Species Act and is developing innovative tools for practitioners.
The Center's work spans policy evaluation and development. It critically assesses proposals like pesticide impacts on imperiled species. Moreover, it shapes new policies to enhance conservation effectiveness and efficiency. The Center's influence extends globally, as it serves on the policy task force of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.
The Center is pioneering innovative solutions. It develops and applies new technologies, such as a habitat change detection tool. It also collaborates widely, working with ranchers, wildlife managers, agencies, and legislators. Together, they develop and apply innovative, nonlethal conflict mitigation tools and scientifically based solutions. The Center's partners include those across the Western United States.
The Center for Conservation Innovation is at the forefront of U.S. wildlife conservation. It makes data-based recommendations on funding needs for the Endangered Species Act and has completed pioneering analyses. Through collaboration and innovation, the Center is creating the next generation of wildlife policies and practices.
