Migratory Bird Program

Conserving America’s Birds

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.

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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

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.

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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)

State of the Birds

• Unprecedented partnership• Looks at how birds are faring • Shows conservation works

www.stateofthebirds.org

• National Wildlife Refuge System• Endangered Species• Fisheries and Habitat Conservation• Office of Law Enforcement• International Affairs• External Affairs• Additionally - NGOs

Cross-Program Interactions

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

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

Migratory Bird ProgramConserving America’s Birds