Western Meadowlark singing, Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota. Photo credit: Ed Boggess
We identify shared conservation priorities and develop solutions for healthy, functioning ecosystems in the Midwest. The MLI is working across boundaries to conserve our shared nature through coordinated planning, actionable science, and collaborative conservation.
The Midwest Landscape Initiative is engaging across the Midwest on a number of issues:
Learn more on the Our Work page, and explore our data products in detail on the Midwest Conservation Action Portal.
Northern Riffleshell Mussel. Photo Credit: Indiana DNR
Image Caption: Midwest Chapter of the Society for Conservation GIS logo. Mohammed Al-Saffar/USFWS. The Midwest Chapter of the Society for Conservation GIS (MCGIS) is pleased to announce its official launch! MCGIS has come about from a partnership led by the Upper Mississippi/Great Lakes Joint Venture, with participation from the Midwest Landscape Initiative and other conservation […]
Image caption: Spring at Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge. Jessica Bolser/USFWS Spring is almost here, which means it’s time for more Midwest Landscape Initiative webinars! Throughout the spring and summer of 2025, the MLI is hosting webinars on a variety of topics. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Registration information for upcoming webinars, […]
Image Caption: Bare Bluff overlooking Lake Superior. Courtney Celley/USFWS In 2025-2026, the Midwest Landscape Initiative is expanding the Midwest Conservation Blueprint to include the nearshore waters of the Great Lakes. Overview The Great Lakes is one of the world’s most treasured freshwater systems and is pivotal to human lives and livelihoods, including drinking water for […]
