Status of the Recovery Mandate Under Section 7(a)(1) of the U.S. Endangered Species Act

Read this journal article finding that ESA Section 7(a)(1), which requires federal agencies to aid species recovery, has been significantly underused.

Options for prioritizing sites for biodiversity conservation with implications for '30 by 30'

Read this journal article comparing biodiversity site prioritization methods and their implications for achieving the 30x30 conservation goal across the U.S.

Linking mountaintop removal mining to water quality for imperiled species using satellite data

Read this journal article linking mountaintop removal mining to degraded water quality in streams vital to imperiled species across the Southern Appalachians.

CCI FY2021 Accomplishments Infographic

Explore CCI's FY2021 accomplishments infographic, highlighting key conservation outcomes and linking them to the outputs that drove CCI's work that year.

Federal Funding for Human Wildlife Conflict Avoidance

This document describes federal funding programs that can be used for human-wildlife conflict avoidance, and provides guidance on determining which program is most appropriate for your needs and how to apply for funding.

Farm Bill Conservation Program Initiatives for Underserved Farmers and Ranchers

This fact sheet summarizes Farm Bill initiatives that are available for historically underserved farmers and producers to improve their access to USDA programs. The fact sheet outlines who qualifies and the opportunities the initiatives offer.

A Database of Habitat Conservation Plans and Related Documents Developed Under the U.S. Endangered Species Act

Read CCI's preprint on a new database of ESA Habitat Conservation Plan documents to support systematic analysis of their effectiveness for imperiled species.

Places for Wolves: A Blueprint for Continued Wolf Restoration and Recovery in the Lower 48 States

Defenders of Wildlife has been instrumental in setting wolves on the path to restoration and recovery, allowing them to reclaim their vital role in maintaining