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The Pelicans Paradise – Virtual Event

You are invited! WHEN: Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 7:00 PM Pacific (10:00 PM Eastern) WHERE: Virtually on Zoom WHAT: A special event featuring renowned conservation photographer, and longtime Island Conservation ambassador and Advisory Council member, Andrew S. Wright. He will also be joined by Gregg Howald, esteemed biologist, Island Conservation Advisory Council member and […]

Written by on February 14, 2022

Celebrating World Albatross Day

The Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels launches World Albatross Day on June 19th, 2020. Island Conservation’s mission is to prevent extinctions by removing invasive species from islands. We work with local communities, government management agencies and conservation organizations on islands with the greatest potential for preventing the extinction of globally threatened species. We develop comprehensive […]

Written by on January 17, 2020

The Nature Conservancy’s Cool Green Science: Conservation Victories in Galápagos National Park

The Nature Conservancy’s Cool Green Science blog features successes in the conservation of the Galápagos National Park and the innovative solutions Island Conservation and our partners are using. Originally Published by The Nature Conservancy’s Cool Green Science Human introductions of pigs, goats, burros, black rats, Norway rats, house mice and house cats to the Galápagos […]

Written by on July 5, 2019

Recovery: The Salvation of Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge

Freelance writer and conservationist Ted Williams delves into the impacts of invasive species removal on Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Rico. By: Ted Williams  Good news is scarce in Puerto Rico these days. But if you look 13 miles to the west, on a 358-acre island called Desecheo, you’ll find a mother lode. Desecheo, once […]

Written by on January 22, 2018

Embracing the Ethics of Conservation

Island Conservation and animal welfare organizations formalize wildlife control ethics guidelines, and urge others to integrate these principles into their work. By: Gregg Howald Since its inception, Island Conservation has recognized the importance of animal welfare in the planning and implementation of invasive species removal projects. In a recent paper, we applied our experience and expertise […]

Written by on November 6, 2017

Island Conservation Restructure Enhances Partnerships, Impact

Island Conservation staff restructure to enhance partnerships and conservation impact. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Kaiser, Island Conservation, sara.kaiser@islandconservation.org Resources: Photos; Interviews October 24, 2017 Organization readying itself to receive and run with new strategic plan. Island Conservation CEO Dr. Karen Poiani (appointed June 2016), has launched the organization’s 2018-2025 strategic planning process and is […]

Written by on October 26, 2017

The Invasive Rats of Lehua Appear to Have Taken the Bait

Invasive rats appear to be gone from Lehua Island after officials conducted a restoration project to protect threatened seabirds. By: Jan TenBruggencate The `iwa or Great Frigatebird swept low over a cluster of trucks, stacks of equipment and a Jet Ranger helicopter on the northern end of Niihau. As I followed its black-winged form with […]

Written by on October 19, 2017