The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) focuses on the conservation and restoration of the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats. It aims to address critical ecological challenges by fostering partnerships that advance conservation outcomes. NFWF's mission encompasses a commitment to protect and enhance the resilience of natural habitats and communities against environmental threats through strategic conservation efforts.
The Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative, guided by the goals set forth in a multispecies business plan conceived in 2018, aims to reverse the population declines of key shorebird species by improving habitat quality and functionality at vital points along their migratory paths. This initiative particularly focuses on increasing the populations of the American oystercatcher, whimbrel, and red knot by addressing a suite of threats encountered across the different stages of these birds' lifecycles. With an emphasis on the U.S. Atlantic seaboard, the Gulf Coast, and strategic wintering sites including areas in the Caribbean and South America, the program dedicates up to $625,000 in funding to conservation projects that not only target these three focal species but also deliver broader benefits to numerous other shorebird species facing similar challenges.