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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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Whooping Crane Population Holds Steady at 540, but Work Remains to Secure Species’ Future

Annual USFWS aerial surveys estimate 540 Whooping Cranes near Aransas NWR in 2025–2026 — roughly flat with last year’s estimate of 557 — as the species enters its tenth year above 500 individuals.

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Zambia Launches US$9 Million GEF 8 Project to Restore Kafue Flats and Strengthen Livelihoods

The Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, the International Crane Foundation and WWF Zambia, has launched a five-year US$9 million Global Environment Facility (GEF) Kafue Flats Project aimed at restoring the Kafue Flats ecosystem, and securing wildlife habitat and species, while improving livelihoods, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting sustainable development for communities across the wetland landscape.

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Second Whooping Crane Poached in Evangeline Parish Louisiana in Weeks

The International Crane Foundation is deeply concerned following the recent illegal shooting of a Whooping Crane in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana — the second such incident in the parish in less than two months. It is the third time in just over two years that a Whooping Crane has been poached in the parish.

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International Crane Foundation’s Annual Midwest Crane Count Celebrates 50 Years

The International Crane Foundation is proud to announce the 50th anniversary of its annual Midwest Crane Count, a landmark milestone for one of the longest-running community science wildlife surveys in North America.

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International Crane Foundation Opens Nairobi Office to Boost Conservation Efforts in East Africa

The International Crane Foundation today officially opened its Nairobi office, marking an important milestone in strengthening science-driven conservation, wetlands protection, and community-led environmental initiatives across East Africa.

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Uganda’s Crane Festival Blends Culture, Science, and Law in a Call for Conservation

Hosted by the International Crane Foundation, Uganda’s crane festival brought together Uganda government officials, conservation scientists, traditional clan leaders, and local communities to highlight the role of science, culture, and accountability in conserving wetlands.

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Wisconsin Assembly Passes Sandhill Crane Hunt Bill with Little to No Support for Farmers

Agencies say the annual cost to operate the proposed hunt far outweighs revenues by $1.6 million and would completely overwhelm current farmer assistance programs.

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Celebrating the Role of Traditional Knowledge on World Wetlands Day

The International Crane Foundation in Africa calls for governments, organisations, and individuals to work alongside traditional custodians to restore wetlands for a secure future of cranes and people ahead of World Wetlands Day to be celebrated on 2nd February under the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage.”

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First Carbon Credits Payments to Protect Crane Habitat Received in Partnership with South Africa’s Farmers

More than 90,000 hectares (222,600 acres) of irreplaceable Drakensberg Grasslands will now be conserved as part of South Africa’s first large-scale, verified soil carbon project.

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