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Migratory Bird Program
Conserving America’s Birds
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Migratory Bird ProgramGoals
Protect, restore, and manage migratory bird populations to ensure: •long-term ecological sustainability of all migratory bird populations,•increase socioeconomic benefits, •improve hunting and birdwatching, other outdoor bird-related experiences, •increase awareness of the value of migratory birds and their habitats for their intrinsic, ecological, recreational and economic significance.
Wood Duck
Birdwatcher
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Migratory Bird Program
Responsible for maintaining healthy migratory bird populations for the benefit of the American people through: •Population Monitoring, Assessment, and Management•Habitat Conservation•Permits and Regulations•Consultation•Communication and Outreach•Recreation
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Migratory Bird Program
Migratory Bird Management Providing global leadership in the conservation and management of migratory birds for present and future generations.
Bird Habitat Conservation Providing leadership in the conservation of migratory bird habitat through partnerships, grants, and outreach for present and future generations.
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Species Management/Planning/ImplementationHunting Regulations (migratory game birds )List of Birds Covered Under TreatiesBird InitiativesFocal SpeciesBirds of Conservation Concern
Research and DataApplied ResearchSurveysPopulation & Habitat Data, Harvest Data
RegulatoryPermits “Take” Issues
Outreach & Education/Communication International Migratory Bird Day, Urban Bird Treaties, State of the Birds, PIF
Migratory Bird Management
Eaglets
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PACIFIC CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI ATLANTIC
Pilots
Portland, ORDenver, COMinneapolis, MNLaurel, MD
Portland, ORGolden, COLafayette, LABismarck, NDLaurel, MDSacramento, CAOld Town, ME
Flyway Reps
DMBM Staff
Arlington, VALaurel, MDDenver, COMinneapolis, MNBoise, ID
Migratory Bird Management
Regional Offices
Portland, ORAlbuquerque, NMMinneapolis, MNAtlanta, GAHadley, MADenver, COWashington, DCAnchorage, AKSacramento, CA
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In your region who is your contact in the Migratory Bird Program?
Individual WorkMigratory Bird Program
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Bird Habitat ConservationMigratory Bird Habitat Grant Programs:
North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA)Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA)
Joint Ventures - Fostering partnerships to improve bird conservation strategies and activities across the continent.
Federal Duck Stamp Program Junior Duck Stamp Program
Outreach and Education
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Fosters partnerships to carry out wetland conservation across North America
22-year history, more than 2,000 projects and nearly 4,500 partners funded
North American Wetlands Conservation Act
Redhead
Neotropical Migratory BirdConservation Act
Golden-winged Warbler
Includes habitat protection and restoration, research and monitoring of bird populations, law enforcement, and outreach and education throughout the Western Hemisphere. More than $39 million in grants in more than 36 countries.
Bird Habitat Conservation
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More than 5.3 million acres conserved/protected on National Wildlife Refuges.
Federal Duck Stamp Program
Junior Duck Stamp Program
Youth arts curriculum teaching wetlands and waterfowl conservation with 27,000+ participants each year.
“Connecting children with nature through science and art ”
““Conservation through the Arts”
Bird Habitat Conservation
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Migratory Bird Initiatives
Migratory Bird Initiatives
• North American Waterfowl Management Plan• U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan• Waterbird Conservation for the Americas• North American Landbird Conservation Plan (Partners in Flight)
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State of the Birds
• Unprecedented partnership• Looks at how birds are faring • Shows conservation works
www.stateofthebirds.org
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• National Wildlife Refuge System• Endangered Species• Fisheries and Habitat Conservation• Office of Law Enforcement• International Affairs• External Affairs• Additionally - NGOs
Cross-Program Interactions
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Current Migratory Bird Issues
• Overabundant migratory game birds (Snow Geese, resident Canada Geese)
• Declining migratory game birds (pintails, scaup, sea ducks)
• Overabundant fish-eating birds (Double-crested Cormorants)
• Avian mortality (collisions with power lines and wind turbines, fisheries by-catch)
• Eagle Permit issues
• Reauthorization of Grant Programs
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With your group, list grant programs designed to conserve migratory birds and their habitat. Discuss scenarios where each of these grant programs would apply.
Group WorkMigratory Bird Program
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Migratory Bird ProgramConserving America’s Birds