The humble oyster mushroom has become an unexpected hero in the story of rural economic empowerment—one that is intimately connected to the conservation of the Endangered Grey Crowned Crane and the wetlands they call home.
Last week, the Trump Administration proposed a rule change that would profoundly weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the most important law for protecting and conserving threatened plants and animals in our country. We believe this change would be catastrophic for Endangered Whooping Cranes, as well as countless other species, and their habitats.
The International Crane Foundation is a leader in the conservation of cranes. We don’t work alone, however, and we owe much of our success to the wonderful volunteers who help us accomplish our mission.
Join the International Crane Foundation’s staff for our May 7 From the Field Webinar at 3 p.m. to learn more about the proposed ESA rule change and what you can do to help protect this vital conservation tool.
Six juvenile Sarus Cranes will soon have a new home at Tram Chim National Park in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
Concerted and targeted conservation efforts have delivered another success—the downlisting of the Wattled Crane from Critically Endangered to Endangered in South Africa.
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In celebration of World Wildlife Day today, the International Crane Foundation is advocating for the protection of cranes and their habitats in Africa, including supporting conservation efforts and promoting sustainable land use. The theme for 2025 is “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and the Planet.”
