Birds Of Prey Nca Partnership

What Birds Of Prey Nca Partnership does

Birds of Prey NCA Partnership (BOPP) is an Idaho 501c3 nonprofit organization established in 2015 to support the management and conservation of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA), a Congressionally designated 485,000-acre public land unit along an 81-mile stretch of the Snake River Canyon in southwest Idaho. The organization was created after in-depth stakeholder input and feedback from state and district Bureau of Land Management (BLM) staff, and operates as a dedicated public-private partner to the BLM. BOPP's core mission is executed through four program pillars: Wildlife Research & Monitoring (long-term raptor population studies conducted with USGS, Boise State University's Raptor Research Center, and Intermountain Bird Observatory), Habitat Improvement Program or HIP (native plant propagation and sagebrush steppe restoration including work at the Orchard Combat Training Center), Education & Community Outreach (school programs, field trips, and the Native Perspectives initiative with the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes), and content production including the Dedication Point podcast (currently in Season 5) and Common Land podcast.

The organization's technical tooling is purpose-built for conservation rather than commercial activity: it operates a native plant nursery, produces multi-format podcast content, and runs an annual flagship event (Snake River Raptor Fest) at Indian Creek Winery in Kuna, Idaho. The Habitat Improvement Program is directed by Lynell Sutter, who has worked across Idaho's sagebrush steppe for more than 20 years on plant community restoration and rare species recovery. BOPP's content library spans five seasons of the Dedication Point podcast (an oral history of the NCA featuring researchers, policymakers, and conservation advocates) and the Common Land documentary podcast, co-produced with Wild Lens Collective and Radio Boise. The annual photo contest generates a fundraising calendar; the 2023 NEEF/DoD-funded restoration project at the Orchard Combat Training Center expanded operational footprint onto adjacent military lands.

BOPP is funded through individual donations, grants from organizations such as the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and the Department of Defense, event-related revenue from Raptor Fest, and calendar sales. It has no equity funding, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue figures. Notable partnerships include the BLM (primary agency partner), Conservation Lands Foundation, The Peregrine Fund, Idaho Falconers Association, the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, Idaho Army National Guard, and academic collaborators at Boise State University. The leadership team includes President Steve Alsup (also a published prairie falcon researcher) and Habitat Improvement Program Director Lynell Sutter.

Name

Birds Of Prey Nca Partnership

Legal name

Birds of Prey NCA Partnership

Website

https://birdsofpreyncapartnership.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Birds of Prey NCA Partnership (BOPP) is an Idaho 501c3 nonprofit that supports conservation of the 485,000-acre Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area through raptor research, native habitat restoration, education, and community outreach, in partnership with the BLM, USGS, and Boise State University.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations from supporters who contribute to fund conservation projects and the organization's mission. Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a 501c3 nonprofit.
2. Grants: Funding from grant organizations such as NEEF (National Environmental Education Foundation) and Department of Defense for specific habitat restoration projects.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from events such as Raptor Fest, which may include sponsorship funds and vendor fees.
4. Calendar Sales: Sale of annual calendars featuring NCA photography to raise funds for education, outreach and restoration activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

Birds of Prey NCA Partnership (BOPP) is an Idaho 501c3 nonprofit that supports the management and conservation of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA). It delivers habitat restoration through its Habitat Improvement Program (HIP), conducts and supports wildlife research and monitoring of raptor populations, runs education and community outreach programs, and produces podcasts and the annual Snake River Raptor Fest community event.

Product overview

Birds of Prey NCA Partnership (BOPP) is an Idaho 501c3 nonprofit organization that supports the management and conservation of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area through science, education, outreach, and partnerships. Rather than a commercial technology product, BOPP operates a portfolio of conservation programs including the Habitat Improvement Program (focused on native plant restoration), Wildlife Research & Monitoring (long-term raptor population studies), and Education & Community Outreach initiatives. BOPP also produces educational content including the Dedication Point Podcast, Common Land Podcast, and hosts the annual Snake River Raptor Fest event. The organization collaborates with BLM, USGS, Boise State University, and conservation partners to conduct restoration work and research on species including golden eagles, prairie falcons, ferruginous hawks, and American goshawks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dedication Point Podcast A multi-season podcast series produced by BOPP in collaboration with BLM, Conservation Lands Foundation, and Wild Lens Collective, exploring the history, science, and conservation issues of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.
• Snake River Raptor Fest Annual community celebration of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA featuring live ambassador birds, educational activities, local vendors, live music, and raptor conservation engagement activities, hosted at Indian Creek Winery in Kuna, ID.
• Habitat Improvement Program (HIP) On-the-ground restoration initiative focused on rebuilding native plant communities that support raptors and prey species through native seed collection, plant propagation in a dedicated nursery, and strategic restoration plantings across the NCA. Includes the Orchard Combat Training Center Native Habitat Restoration Project.
• Wildlife Research & Monitoring Scientific research initiatives including golden eagle population studies (60+ year continuous dataset), ferruginous hawk nest monitoring, prairie falcon abundance tracking, and American goshawk research conducted in partnership with USGS, BLM, Boise State University's Raptor Research Center, and the Intermountain Bird Observatory.
• Education & Community Outreach Public education initiatives including school programs, field trips, interpretive materials, and community events designed to build appreciation and stewardship for the NCA and its wildlife. Includes the Native Perspectives program with the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and Duck Valley Reservation schools.
• Common Land Podcast Radio documentary-style podcast series produced in collaboration with Wild Lens Collective and Radio Boise, with Season One telling the creation story behind the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA.
• Native Perspectives Cultural education initiative introducing students from the Duck Valley Reservation to the NCA through field trips and after-school art projects, sharing Native American perspectives on conservation and sustainability in partnership with the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and Owyhee Combined School.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 800 pairs of raptors nest in the NCA annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bureau of Land Management (BLM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary agency partner managing the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA. BOPP supports BLM through science, education, outreach, and partnerships to help manage and conserve the NCA.
• Conservation Lands FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization working to protect and restore National Conservation Lands. Collaborates with BOPP on the Dedication Point podcast series and advocacy efforts.
• Wild Lens CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner for the Common Land podcast series documenting the creation story of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA.
• Radio BoiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal radio station that collaborated on the Common Land podcast series and covered Snake River Raptor Fest.
• The Peregrine FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaptor conservation organization that provides live ambassador birds for Raptor Fest and contributed archival interviews to the Dedication Point podcast series.
• Idaho Falconers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization that brings live falconry birds for educational display at Raptor Fest events.
• Boise State University (Raptor Research Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner conducting long-term raptor research in the NCA. The Raptor Research Center monitors golden eagle populations and prairie falcon abundance as part of collaborative research efforts.
• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal research agency collaborating on golden eagle studies and other wildlife research in the NCA, contributing to one of the longest continuous raptor research projects in the world.
• Indian Creek WinerycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal winery venue hosting the annual Snake River Raptor Fest since 2018. Provides sponsorship including wine service at the event.
• Lost Grove BrewingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal brewery providing beer sponsorship for Raptor Fest events.
• Idaho PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtility company that participated in panel discussions at Raptor Fest regarding wildlife and habitat considerations.
• Shoshone-Paiute TribescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal partner for the Native Perspectives project, introducing students from the Duck Valley Reservation to the NCA and incorporating native perspectives on conservation and sustainability.
• Owyhee Combined SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool serving the Duck Valley Reservation that partnered with BOPP for the Native Perspectives educational program and after-school art project.
• Intermountain Bird Observatory (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch organization at Boise State University conducting American Goshawk research and other bird monitoring in the NCA.
• Idaho Fish and GameminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency participating in panel discussions on waterfowl, upland game birds, and bat research at Raptor Fest and in podcast episodes.
• Animals in Distress OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that brought live ambassador birds for display at Raptor Fest 2025.
• Idaho Army National GuardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary partner for the Orchard Combat Training Center restoration project; participated in National Public Lands Day planting events.
• MILES Undergraduate Research and Internships ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram facilitating internships for ferruginous hawk nest monitoring in and around the NCA.
• Twin Peaks NurseryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlant nursery in McCall, ID specializing in growing native plants for restoration projects, featured in Dedication Point Season 4 Episode 5.
• Eastern Oregon Agriculture Research CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch center featured in podcast discussing strategic conservation approaches for large-scale ecosystem restoration in the Great Basin.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Conservation Lands Foundation: National nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring National Conservation Lands (the same federal designation BOPP serves). Co-produces the Dedication Point podcast with BOPP, making it a direct operational peer across multiple programs.
• The Peregrine Fund: A leading raptor conservation nonprofit that collaborates directly with BOPP at Raptor Fest and contributed to the Dedication Point podcast. Operates similar raptor research, captive breeding, and conservation education programs, making it the closest mission-aligned peer.
• Raptor Research Foundation: Scientific society dedicated to raptor research and conservation, with overlapping membership of researchers working in the NCA (Boise State, USGS). A peer for BOPP's research support function rather than its community programming.
• Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Long-running raptor conservation nonprofit in Pennsylvania, with similarly integrated research, education, and visitor programming. Highly comparable to BOPP's blended science/outreach approach, though located in a different raptor migration corridor.
• Intermountain Bird Observatory: Boise State University-based research program that conducts American Goshawk and raptor monitoring in the NCA as a BOPP partner. A peer for the research-monitoring side of BOPP's portfolio, though housed within a university.

Broad incumbents

• National Audubon Society: One of the largest U.S. bird conservation organizations. Comparable to BOPP only at a strategic level; BOPP is more regionally focused on raptors while Audubon spans all birds and operates a national chapter network.
• Ducks Unlimited: One of the largest North American habitat conservation nonprofits, with a habitat-restoration model that mirrors BOPP's HIP program. Useful as a comparator for how a habitat-focused nonprofit scales fundraising and volunteer operations, though focused on waterfowl rather than raptors.
• American Bird Conservancy: National bird conservation nonprofit with a much broader geographic and species scope than BOPP. Useful as a peer for evaluating how a smaller, site-specific raptor nonprofit could scale into a national advocacy organization.
• The Nature Conservancy: Major global conservation nonprofit with overlapping mission themes (habitat restoration, science-based conservation). A useful peer for benchmarking fundraising scale and program structure, though far larger and broader than BOPP.

Emerging players

• Wild Lens Collective: Documentary nonprofit that co-produced the Common Land podcast with BOPP and Radio Boise. Operates in a similar niche of conservation storytelling and media, providing a peer for BOPP's content/media production function.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/birds-of-prey-nca-partnership
• Instagraminstagram.com/birds_of_prey_nca_partnership

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