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title Our Goal
description Learn about the SECAS 10% goal and supporting metrics, including underlying data and progress towards the goal.
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A 10% or greater improvement in the health, function, and connectivity of Southeastern ecosystems by 2060

Near-term metrics:
  • 1% improvement in the health, function, and connectivity of Southeastern ecosystems every 4 years
  • 1% increase in conservation actions within the Southeast Conservation Blueprint every 4 years

To read more, view this 1-pager on the SECAS goal.

Progress toward achieving the goal





The 2024 progress report, Recent trends in Southeastern ecosystems, is available in two formats: a static pdf report and an interactive story map. It is based on the best available data from existing Southeast-wide monitoring programs since SECAS was established in 2011. Here's a snapshot from the report showing whether each indicator is on track for a 1% or greater improvement every four years:

Indicator scores from the report

Estimated percent change in indicator over 4 years, based on best available data since SECAS was established in 2011.

Intended uses for goal

  • Provide a simple description of what SECAS is trying to do: This will complement the broad SECAS vision of designing and achieving a connected network of lands and waters that supports thriving fish and wildlife populations and improved quality of life for people.
  • Attract additional sources of conservation funding to the Southeast: A shared goal and measurement system can help communicate the need for additional funding.
  • Identify new opportunities for collaboration around shared interests: A shared goal and understanding of Southeastern ecosystem condition can help reveal new ways to work together that may not be obvious when looking at species and ecosystems in isolation.
  • Improve connections with “non-traditional” partners: A shared goal can help improve communication with private landowners, urban planners, forestry/agricultural interests, the Department of Defense, and other organizations shaping the lands and waters of the Southeast.

Basis for goal numbers

The long-term goal is intended to be both ambitious and achievable. It is based on a synthesis of 13 assessments covering the Southeast (e.g., eBird, National Coastal Condition Assessments, America's Longleaf Range-wide Accomplishment Reports, etc.). The near-term goals identify minimum progress needed to stay on track with meeting the long-term goal.