Conservation Registry

The Conservation Registry is an online database that records, tracks and maps conservation actions across the landscape. It is designed to capture the following categories of conservation activities:

  • On-the-ground restoration and management actions, including habitat improvements, species reintroduction, restoration of hydrologic function and invasive species removal;

  • Actions that enhance land status, for example, land acquisitions and conservation easements;

  • Location-specific habitat and wildlife monitoring, education and research activities.

The registry captures conservation actions with a spatial component that can be mapped. It also highlights projects in need of volunteer or financial support, projects funded with public money, those undertaken because of regulatory requirements or in response to climate change concerns.

Why is a Conservation Registry needed?

Currently, there is no centralized database that provides information on conservation projects that are occurring across the landscape.  Although some agencies and organizations may have existing databases, they are often agency or organizationally specific and do not display projects that other groups are doing. In addition to filling this need, the registry will: 

  • Help organizations and landowners understand the context in which they are working.

  • Help people determine the degree to which actions are taking place within priority conservation areas.

  • Aid policy-makers and investors in understanding where public and private money is being spent.

  • Help conservationists find partners, funding, and advice for projects.

  • Help everyone learn from the successes and challenges experienced by others doing similar projects.

  • Demonstrate that it is possible and useful to integrate information across jurisdictions and ownerships.

  • Track the implementation of state wildlife action plans across the country.

Where?

The initial registry launch will be in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. After the database has been tested in this regional setting, it will be expanded to include other states. Please visit the Conservation Registry web site for more information on project development and status.