Upper Mississippi River/Great Lakes Region Joint Venture (UMGLJV)
About the JV
Habitat and Species
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The mission of the Upper Mississippi River and Great Lakes Region Joint Venture (UMGL JV) is to deliver the full spectrum of bird conservation through regionally based, biologically driven, landscape-oriented partnerships.

The JV currently serves as the "all bird " conservation coordinating body of the region and delivers conservation strategies and tools to implementation partners for all bird species.

Since its inception in 1993, partners within the UMGL JV have protected, restored, and enhanced more than 522,500 acres of habitat.

The geographic boundary of the UMGL JV includes all of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, plus portions of Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska.

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FY 2009 Joint Venture Cost Share Proposal Process

About the JV | Habitat and Species | Research and Monitoring | Projects and Funding | Strategic Plans and Publications | Related Programs and Links