California Current and Western Mexico
More than 230 islands off the coast of California and western Mexico support a large number of endemic species, marine mammals, sea turtles, and marine birds. Island Conservation and Conservación de Islas have conducted nearly 40 restoration projects in this region. Read more...
Caribbean
Caribbean islands in 33 countries support huge numbers of endemic plants and reptiles. Island Conservation has partnered with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the government of Puerto Rico to identify key restoration projects. Read more...
Hawai'i and Tropical Pacific
The vast area of the Tropical Pacific features thousands of islands and spectacular terrestrial and marine biodiversity. Island Conservation has developed a priority-setting framework for the islands of Micronesia, and is working with organizations in Hawai'i to develop restoration projects. We are also working with The US Fish and Wildlife Service and The Nature Conservancy to restore Palmyra Atoll, 1000 miles south of Hawai'i. Read more...
Pacific Northwest and Alaska
The islands of Alaska, British Columbia, and Washington, have a spectacular abundance of seabirds and marine mammals. Island Conservation is working with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy, and Parks Canada to identify and conduct restoration projects on key islands. Rat Island, in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, is our largest current project in the region. Read more...
Galapagos
Famous for its biodiversity, the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador are also renowned as a world leader in island restoration. Island Conservation is providing technical support to the Galapagos National Park, Machalilla National Park and Charles Darwin Research Foundation to assist in restoring Isla de Plata, Rábida and Pinzón islands. Read more...
