Grasslands Conservation
Disturbances such as agricultural and residential expansion have negatively impacted the central grasslands of North America, affecting water and food security and leading to the loss of biodiversity. We have brought together conservationists and ranchers in the 3 countries to promote beneficial management practices on ranch land. Since 2011, more than 360,000 acres (146,000 ha) of ranch land have been placed under sustainable management through initiatives we have funded.
Tools and Resources
Grasslands Beneficial Management Practices Tool
Nearly 100 beneficial management practices aimed at ranchers, conservation organizations, government and academic institutions in North America.
Publications
4 pages July 16, 2019
CEC Grasslands Projects Environmental Benefits Assessment (2011–2015)
The North American grasslands are the only shared, contiguous terrestrial ecoregion extending across the three...
38 pages December 15, 2015
North American Ranching Industries, Beef Cattle Trade, and Grasslands: Status and Trends
These sets of infographics stem from CEC-funded efforts to chronicle recent trends in the North...
35 pages August 4, 2014
Prairie Beef and Biodiversity
Of the conservation tools used around the world, payments for ecosystem services (PES) have been...
28 pages August 1, 2013
North American Grasslands Alliance
The North American Grasslands Alliance: A Framework for Change document lays a strong foundation to bring about...
4 pages November 18, 2010
North America’s Grasslands
Information on conserving North America’s grasslands through regional partnerships, species monitoring and inventory programs
Projects
2021 Active
Grasslands Conservation and Migratory Birds
Grants
