2025 Implementation Plan

Over the past decade, the Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV) has significantly evolved in its approach to bird habitat conservation. While its core mission remains the conservation of bird habitats—a focus it has maintained since its founding in 1994—the IWJV has expanded its strategies to better support its partnership network. This shift includes integrating people-centric conservation philosophies, which emphasize the importance of making conservation relevant to human communities. 

The 2025 IWJV’s Implementation Plan informs the daily work of the IWJV. Ensuring we stay true to our mission and core values while allowing flexibility for innovations and new opportunities to accelerate the work. The conservation strategies presented in this implementation plan provide pragmatic, evidence-based solutions to the Intermountain West’s pressing challenges. The plan details the IWJV’s priorities and highlights collaboration and partnership opportunities. This is a living document we will return to as needed to adapt to new challenges and opportunities.