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Conservation leadership is at the heart of ICF’s global mission to save cranes and the diverse ecosystems, watersheds, and flyways on which they and all of us depend. We are dedicated to inspiring and empowering leaders at all levels. We provide training and practical experience for individuals and organizations engaged in community-based conservation, education, and outreach at key crane sites, building on their knowledge of cultural norms and practices. We also facilitate international leadership on key cross-cutting issues that affect cranes, such as sustainable water management. And sometimes conservation leaders find us, and together we tackle challenges beyond the reach of ICF alone. In this issue, we share stories from conservation leaders who are on the front lines of saving cranes and their landscapes on three continents.

Few things better nourish my soul than a summer’s stroll among the bugling cranes and blooming prairies at the International Crane Foundation. On a perfect summer evening in late June, I was delighted to share this experience with many of you who joined our second annual An Evening with the Cranes – our extravaganza at the Baraboo headquarters featuring wine and food paired to the regions around the world where cranes live in the wild (view photos from the event by Christina Beam Photography).