This presentation is part of the Landscape Conservation Planning and Prioritization Organized Session.
A landscape conservation design (LCD) is a partner-driven approach to achieve a sustainable, resilient landscape that meets the ecological and social needs of current and future generations (lccnetwork.org). In 2023, the USFWS began drafting an LCD for the Wisconsin Lake Superior basin to be more strategic and inclusive in their conservation delivery. This would become the Headwaters to Coast Initiative, a blueprint for continued collaborative conservation. This initiative was later adopted by the Wisconsin Lake Superior Collaborative, a long-standing partnership group in the region, who are now helping to lead the effort and ensure that all partners, including the local community, and engaged. The initiative was kicked-off by gathering partners from all local organizations, governments, and agencies to discuss and develop six shared conservation priorities that serve as the foundation for the blueprint.
For this presentation, we will discuss our process for launching this initiative, the progress the initiative has made, and our plans and milestones.
