[birdky] Together for Birds Petition

From: Steve Holmer <sholmer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 19:43:44 +0000

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Together for Birds Petition
<https://secure2.convio.net/abcb/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=290>

Bird conservation is a core American value, whether inspired by the powerful
flight of a Bald Eagle or the charisma of a Golden-crowned Kinglet. This value
is widely supported by citizens of all political persuasions. Now, we face a
critical moment. The environment was not a major issue in the recent election,
but decisions made by the incoming Administration and Congress could have
far-reaching impacts for birds and their habitats.

That's why we need everyone who cares about birds to join together and sign
this
petition<https://secure2.convio.net/abcb/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=290>
to protect cornerstone legislation and other top conservation priorities. This
may be the single best opportunity ever for our community to stand together for
birds. Please show your support for bird conservation and ensure that the
progress we have made in recent decades is preserved.

We will present the petition and signatures to the new Administration and
Congress on January 23, just after the Inauguration. Please
sign<https://secure2.convio.net/abcb/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=290>
to show your support for bird conservation today!

Sign the Petition

https://secure2.convio.net/abcb/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=290

Forward the Petition

Please use Facebook, Twitter (#togetherforbirds) and email to let family,
friends and colleagues know about this effort to join together in support of
birds.
Organizations Can Endorse the Petition

To sign on your organization, please fill in the name in the box provided

https://secure2.convio.net/abcb/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=290

Organizations, Please Circulate the Petition

Please forward this link to your lists
https://secure2.convio.net/abcb/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=290

"TOGETHER FOR BIRDS" PETITION

Dear [Administration and Congress],

We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, represent a broad
cross-section of the bird conservation community. We aim to build a dialogue
with the new Administration and Congress to promote the conservation of birds
and their habitats, which are of fundamental value to the American people.

More than 60 million Americans care deeply about birds, and bird-related
recreation contributes more than $36 billion to our economy. Birds also act as
the "canary in the coal mine" for our environment and provide valuable benefits
to society, from pollination to pest control. But birds are in trouble, with
many declining in population or facing extinction.

We endorse the following priorities to ensure that birds and their habitats
continue to be effectively conserved for the benefit of all Americans. We ask
that you please support:

1. THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT: Protect the Act that has helped recover our
national bird, the Bald Eagle, and other species in trouble.

2. THE MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT: Safeguard the only law that exists to protect
most American birds, and support the federal Duck Stamp, one of the nation's
most successful conservation programs.

3. FEDERAL FUNDING FOR BIRDS: Maintain and grow essential sources of federal
support for migratory bird conservation.

4. THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: Ensure that the EPA can continue its
vital work to protect people and birds from dangerous pesticides and other
toxins.

5. LAND MANAGEMENT FOR BIRDS AND PEOPLE: Ensure that public lands remain
public, are properly managed for wildlife, and that recreational access is
maintained.

We also acknowledge that many other national and state initiatives are of
critical importance to birds, and that citizens and private enterprise can play
vital roles in these conservation efforts.

Let's work together for birds!

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Steve Holmer
Vice President of Policy
American Bird Conservancy &
Director, Bird Conservation Alliance
202-888-7490
sholmer@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sholmer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

www.abcbirds.org,
https://abcbirds.org/get-involved/bird-conservation-alliance/, ABC on ;
Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Bird-Conservancy/136126341809>,
ABC Videos<http://www.youtube.com/abcbirds>

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