Grasslands Conservation
Disturbances such as agricultural and residential expansion have negatively impacted the central grasslands of North America, affecting water and food security and leading to the loss of biodiversity. We have brought together conservationists and ranchers in the 3 countries to promote beneficial management practices on ranch land. Since 2011, more than 360,000 acres (146,000 ha) of ranch land have been placed under sustainable management through initiatives we have funded.
Tools and Resources
Grasslands Beneficial Management Practices Tool
Nearly 100 beneficial management practices aimed at ranchers, conservation organizations, government and academic institutions in North America.
Publications
30 pages November 21, 2025
Engaging Indigenous Communities within Mexico in the Central Grasslands Roadmap
This report documents a collaborative effort to engage Indigenous communities in northern Mexico within the...
52 pages November 21, 2025
Monitoring Change in North America’s Central Grasslands
Grassland loss is one of the most pressing conservation challenges in North America, yet the...
26 pages November 21, 2025
Ranchers, Producers and Landowners Perspectives on Grassland Conservation Initiatives
The Central Grasslands are among the largest remaining intact grasslands in North America, supporting both...
30 pages November 21, 2025
Canadian Cattle Producer Perspectives on Grassland Conservation Initiatives
Grasslands are among the most threatened ecosystems worldwide, and their loss poses major challenges for...
4 pages July 16, 2019
CEC Grasslands Projects Environmental Benefits Assessment (2011–2015)
The North American grasslands are the only shared, contiguous terrestrial ecoregion extending across the three...
Projects
2021 Completed
Grasslands Conservation and Migratory Birds
2010 Completed
