Combined, these are the two most important breeding areas for waterfowl in North America. Achieving PHJV objectives is ambitious, and will be accomplished with strong partnerships, a common vision, and a sustained commitment – for migratory birds, the environment, and for people.
Delivery area
Acres of Wetlands
Breeding Ducks
(10 Yr Average)
of the continental waterfowl populations
Acres of grasslands (native and non-native)
Priority Shorebird, Waterbird, & Landbird Species, many in decline
Delivery area
Acres of wetlands
Breeding Ducks
(10 Yr Average)
of delivery area is classified as waterfowl habitat
Wetland or forest associated species
(60% in recent decline)
In 1986, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) partnership was founded with the goal to restore waterfowl populations to 1970s numbers by implementing conservation projects across priority landscapes in Canada and the United States – Mexico joined in 1994.
One of the continent’s first priority landscapes was Canada’s Prairie Parkland Region, where as much as one third of the continental waterfowl populations breed. The Western Boreal Forest (WBF) has been acknowledged as second only to the Prairie Pothole Region as an important waterfowl breeding area.
The Prairie Habitat Joint Venture (PHJV) partnership was formed in 1986 and further expanded into the Western Boreal Forest in the early 2000s.
The PHJV was created under NAWMP to implement habitat conservation programs across the Prairie Parklands and the Western Boreal Forest.
By mapping data on waterfowl who have been banded and tracked, we have demonstrated the widespread contribution of the PHJV Provinces to North American waterfowl harvest. You can see the proportion of harvested ducks originating in various states and provinces on our Band Returns page.
