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A GLOBAL
CONSERVATION EFFORT

Conserving all 15 species of cranes requires a broad commitment to the people and places essential to cranes. Since the International Crane Foundation’s inception in 1973, we have dramatically grown in reach and impact while steadily developing our capacity to address the health of the landscapes that sustain not only cranes but also people and a wealth of biological diversity. Cranes truly are ambassadors for conservation, representing some of the most important places on Earth.

Our work spans four key regions: Asia, Africa, North America, and our Global Headquarters in Wisconsin. This global presence enables us to implement effective conservation strategies tailored to each region’s unique challenges and opportunities.

OUR WORK IN THE FIELD

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Get A Cranes of Wisconsin License Plate for the Whole Flock

The International Crane Foundation will receive a $25 donation for each registered new plate and every time you renew your license plate in the future. By doing so, you can show your support for cranes and give an easy recurring gift to support our work with Sandhill and Whooping Cranes in Wisconsin.

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International Crane Foundation Partners in Zambia to Manage and Restore Blue Lagoon and Lochinvar National Parks

The International Crane Foundation recently signed a 20-year collaborative partnership agreement to help restore and manage Blue Lagoon and Lochinvar National Parks of the Kafue Flats in Zambia, home to the largest population of Endangered Wattled Cranes and Kafue Lechwe antelope.

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Returning Sarus Cranes to Tram Chim National Park

This spring, our Curator of Birds, Kim Boardman, and Director of Conservation Medicine, Dr. Diana Boon, traveled to Vietnam and Thailand to join Dr. Tran Triet, our Southeast Asia Program Director.

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By the Numbers

The International Crane Foundation is making an impact for communities, cranes, and other species around the world.

1 Million+

People impacted by protecting Zambia’s Kafue Flats

100,000

Estimated Sandhill Cranes in North America’s Eastern Population

369

Students attending Crane School at Poyang Lake, China, since 2019

6

Whooping Crane breeding partners in North America

HOW WE WORK

Our focus areas are scientifically grounded to make significant impact for cranes and their habitats, local communities, and the global conservation movement.

Community-Based Conservation

Working with communities living in and near key crane habitats to develop conservation plans that meet their health, economic, and livelihood needs.

Protected Areas Management

Supporting the long-term management of key protected areas that safeguard cranes and local communities.

Cranes of the World at Global Headquarters

Educating site visitors to the Foundation’s headquarters in Baraboo, Wis., about crane species worldwide and mission to protect cranes while improving human livelihoods and wellbeing.

Communications

Raising awareness about the importance of cranes and crane habitat conservation through TV, radio, social media, member newsletters, and in-person events.

Scientific Basis for Work

Grounding all conservation work in sound scientific principles throughout all our research, data analysis, and decision making.

Working Together

We partner with governments, local communities, scientists, and donors worldwide to conserve crane habitats, develop sustainable solutions, and inspire positive change. By focusing on community-based conservation, education, and effective communication, we’re not just saving cranes—we’re improving livelihoods, fostering biodiversity, and tackling global ecological challenges.

Together, we’re creating a world where crane conservation leads to improved lives, healthy ecosystems, and a thriving planet. Please consider joining our cause.

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