November 30, 2021

Underfunded but passionate, Native American conservationists call for more support

Author: Evan Bourtis

While tribal nations receive less funding for conservation than state agencies, Native American wildlife biologists have dedicated themselves to protecting species, like the black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes), from going extinct.
Just $5 million to $6 million is available per year for the 574 Indigenous tribes that manage more than 56 million hectares (140 million acres) of land across the U.S. to compete for as nonrenewable grants.
Tribal conservationists say they hope the Recovering Americ...