NATIVE GRASSLANDS ALLIANCE

The Native Grasslands Alliance (NGA) was formed in 2019 to advance the adoption and utilization of native grasslands vegetation in working landscapes, while recognizing the importance of remnant and restored native grasslands . NGA builds upon the concept work of the Natives First Coalition, whose goal was to advocate for a voluntary, non-regulatory native vegetation policy in USDA programs. While such a policy has yet to be adopted, specific language promoting the use of native vegetation was included in the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report. After this historic initial victory, Natives First Coalition members and invited industry representatives gathered for a summit meeting, where they decided to continue pressing the cause with the formation of a more formally organized and diverse group, the Native Grasslands Alliance.

Primary location: Clemson United States