The North American Waterfowl Management Plan: Building a Continental Conservation Partnership (Routledge Studies in Conservation and the Environment)

This book provides a compelling insider’s account of The North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP), a groundbreaking initiative that has transformed avian conservation across the continent. In the early 1980s, waterfowl conservation faced a dire crisis.By the mid-1980s, a bold and visionary idea took shape, culminating in the creation of the NAWMP.Now approaching its 40th anniversary, this extraordinary endeavour has conserved millions of habitat acres, mobilised billions of dollars in funding, and united thousands of partners from Latin America to the Arctic.Drawing on his experience as a founding member of the NAWMP science community, the author provides unparalleled insights into this remarkable conservation journey, honouring the visionaries who paved the way.Through a detailed exploration of NAWMP’s origins, growth, achievements, and challenges, this book highlights the Plan’s enduring legacy and its relevance to today’s conservation efforts.It offers valuable lessons for t