Habitat stewardship is a critical component of modern conservation. Maintaining and improving quality habitat is the best way to ensure a future for elk and other wildlife.

	"If we don't take care of the habitat we have, future generations won't have the rich diversity of wildlife we enjoy. Elk don't eat NOXIOUS WEEDS."
	- Greg Harris, Idaho State Co-chair

Each year, the Elk Foundation plans, funds and conducts numerous projects aimed at improving habitat. In the Northern Rockies, we work to control the spread of noxious weeds, which are rapidly devouring forage and winter range. In the Southwest, we’re working to regenerate dried-up watering holes on public lands. In Colorado, we’ve tackled the serious issue of dying aspen stands, which are critical to the health of the Rocky Mountain ecosystem. In the Southeast, we’re partnering with private industry to reclaim mined areas and create habitat for a variety of wildlife, including elk.

Those are just a few of the projects we support. In all, the Elk Foundation leverages 14 million dollars and invests thousands of volunteer hours across more than 400 projects annually. Our work has enhanced millions of acres, improving wildlife habitat across North America.