International Crane Foundation

$47,450 to monitor and improve the social and physical environment of the foundation's captive breeding population of whooping cranes. The purchase of video equipment will enable ICF to better manage its breeding Whooping Cranes to increase the number of offspring produced for reintroduction. The equipment will also be used to conduct limited applied research to improve the management of these birds. $7,160 to develop an exhibit, outreach programs, and for Web site enhancement to share with visitors and the general public recorded images of the cranes. Applicant Match: $54,861.