What a party! It was a joy to celebrate our 50th anniversary gala together with all of you, in person and in spirit, who made possible our past 50 years… Continue reading Field Notes from the President – Looking Forward
Category: Notes from the President
Field Notes from the President – A New Safe Haven
Saving Tram Chim Ancient. Elegant. Endangered. Cranes inspire us to work for a better world. Reflecting on our golden anniversary, I am drawn to the amazing places where cranes have… Continue reading Field Notes from the President – A New Safe Haven
Notes From the President – Going Big, Together
Courageous Acts of Crane Conservation Saving cranes is about so much more than saving cranes. Don’t get me wrong, I’m an incurable craniac. I cherish these ancient, endangered birds –… Continue reading Notes From the President – Going Big, Together
Notes From the President – A Great Day for the Kafue Flats and Zambia
I want to share my immense pride and joy over my recent trip to Zambia, including one of the top highlights of my 30 years working in Africa. About three… Continue reading Notes From the President – A Great Day for the Kafue Flats and Zambia
A Bold Commitment
To get an idea of where the birds were, we visited a fishing camp. The fisherfolk said, there and there and there! The Ranger helped us get there. And there and there. And behold. Congregations of water birds of global significance. In the Kafue Flats. The vision of the Kafue Flats Restoration Partnership is “A Thriving Wetland For All.”
Sandhill Cranes Need Your Voice!
A public hearing about this potential hunt will be held at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison next Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. I will be at the Capitol to testify. This also is an opportunity for you to voice your opinion regarding a Sandhill Crane hunt in Wisconsin.
Notes From the President – Red or Green? These Colors Are Not Just for Salsa and Traffic Lights
The new IUCN Green Status of Species, released this summer, offers a better way for us to think about the future of many crane species, and our success at securing them.
Notes from the President – Reflecting and Looking Forward
This month marks the one-year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown in the U.S. and the tumultuous year that followed. It is hard for any of us to imagine a more challenging time. But as I reflect on the past year, I am struck most of all by the great things we achieved together.
Notes from the President – Thank You for Standing With Us
As I reflect on our accomplishments during this challenging year, I have never been prouder of our team and how together we have become stronger, never wavering in our mission in a time of crisis.
Notes from the President – Our Conservation Legacy
Today we are celebrating the largest single gift in the history of the International Crane Foundation.