Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts

Andrew J. Caven, Vice President – North America Programs, International Crane Foundation

An issue of scale: building coalitions to address wetland habitat connectivity challenges in the Great Plains using a flagship species

We find ourselves in the midst of the 6th major extinction in world history, notwithstanding significant investments in native species conservation. One of the major drivers of this decline is a reduction in the extent and quality of habitat for native wildlife and vascular plant species. The Great Plains of North America are no exception and represent one of the most transformed landscapes in the world.