WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Urban Bird Treaty Act, introduced by Representative Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), would restore urban green spaces that provide important habitat for birds and a place of respite for local communities.
“As cities grow, it becomes increasingly important for them to offer healthy habitat and safe passage for birds,” said Corina Newsome, conservation scientist at the National Wildlife Federation. “For migrating birds, city parks and greenways offer places to feed and rest on their journeys, and many species rely on them year-round. Rep. Dingell’s Urban Bird Treaty Act will help conserve and restore these essential habitats, benefiting the birds and people who share these spaces.”
The act would support on-the-ground restoration, science, and education efforts led by local governments and community organizations. It builds on the popular Urban Bird Treaty program, a state-federal partnership that has supported bird conservation in 31 cities to date.
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