Jul 05, 2017
‘Saving amazing birds, amazing places’: International Crane Foundation only spot in world housing all 15 species
The Country Today ~ To the 80 or so employees of the International Crane Foundation and the organization’s supporters around the world, cranes are much more than a bird that… Continue reading ‘Saving amazing birds, amazing places’: International Crane Foundation only spot in world housing all 15 species
Jun 28, 2017
Join us for our North American Cranes Festival
The International Crane Foundation is holding the North American Cranes Festival on Saturday, July 1, to celebrate the two species of cranes that call North America their home, Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.
Jun 28, 2017
The Cranes of the Forest: An Australian Story
With this post, we are thrilled to announce our new foray into Australia where we will work with several Australian colleagues and institutions over the coming years. Together, we will seek to learn about the wonders of this glorious landscape, and collaborate with the hard-working people of the Gulf region to conserve the cranes.
Jun 27, 2017
Meet Opal – Our New Hooded Crane Chick!
Did you know that when you visit the International Crane Foundation’s headquarters you are part of a coordinated effort to safeguard cranes through captive breeding?
Jun 23, 2017
Mass Extinction Event Puts Cranes at Risk
Worldwide, the pace of extinction is accelerating. Scientists estimate that half of the world’s species now face extinction. They estimate that we are losing 17,000 to 100,000 species each year in what is being called “a mass extinction event.” Among those facing extinction are 11 of the 15 crane species.
Jun 18, 2017
International Crane Foundation Announces $10M Expansion for Baraboo HQ
Baraboo News Republic – International Crane Foundation leaders on Saturday unveiled plans for a $10 million expansion to the organization’s headquarters in Baraboo. International Crane Foundation Headquarters Operations Vice President… Continue reading International Crane Foundation Announces $10M Expansion for Baraboo HQ
Jun 16, 2017
International Crane Foundation receives award for keeping Whooping Cranes safe
The International Crane Foundation’s Whooping Crane outreach campaign, focused on reducing human-induced mortality, received a regional Award for Conservation Partners through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region.
Jun 13, 2017
Make your voice heard for cranes, wetlands and clean water!
Since January, we have a faced a dizzying array of proposed policy changes and budget cuts at the national level. These include potential cutbacks to the Endangered Species Act, Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Water Rule, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and reduced commitments to climate change agreements and our National Wildlife Refuge system.
Apr 24, 2017
Securing Freshwater for Whooping Cranes in Texas
One of the primary research goals of our Texas Program is protecting coastal habitat for wintering Whooping Cranes, which includes the productive salt marshes and tidal flats that fringe the shorelines of the central Texas coast. Protecting these coastal habitats is critical for the species, but cranes, like people, need freshwater to survive.
Apr 24, 2017
Wattled Crane Discovery in Ethiopia
“Congratulations. I am totally thrilled that you found such a substantial population of Wattled Cranes.” ~ George