This Earth Month, help protect wild horses and the planet they call home
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
Many people know about Earth Day, but did you know that April is Earth Month?
Over the next few weeks, people around the world will be coming together to raise awareness about issues facing our planet and taking action to protect it. At American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC), our contribution to this global effort starts right here at home by preserving America’s wildest landscapes and the iconic species who call them home.
According to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) own range data, much of the public land wild horses inhabit is in declining condition — not because of the horses, but due to livestock overgrazing, land mismanagement, and drought.
That’s why in 2023, we launched a bold initiative to deepen our conservation work: the Land Conservancy Project. This pioneering effort focuses on land acquisition, habitat restoration, and humane wild horse management, all with one goal: to preserve key habitats so wild horses and burros can live wild and free, in balance with other wildlife and the land.
Foal roaming the Land Preserve – Photo by John T. Humphrey
But what does this look like in action?
In Nevada’s breathtaking Carson Valley, we acquired over 3,300 acres of prime habitat, now known as the Fish Springs Land Preserve — a safe haven for the federally protected Fish Springs wild horse herd, along with a rich diversity of native wildlife.
On this land, our dedicated team is:
- Tracking wild horse movements to better understand their impact on the ecosystem
- Restoring meadows, creeks, and springheads to support healthy soil and clean water
- Reseeding native grasses to help wild horses and other species thrive
- Using wildlife cameras to document peaceful coexistence between horses and local wildlife
- And more
Through this vital work, AWHC is setting a new standard for wild horse conservation, proving that it’s possible to protect these animals while also healing and sustaining the land they depend on. That’s why in honor of Earth Month, we’re asking for your help to grow this vision.
Whether you give $10 or $100, your support fuels real, on-the-ground conservation that makes a lasting impact — for wild horses, for future generations, and for the planet we call home. Will you make a gift to help us build a future where wild horses, their fellow wildlife, and the land they inhabit can thrive together?
Thank you,
American Wild Horse Conservation