约炮视频 Opposes Loss of Important Bird Habitat Because of Border Wall
Birds tell us about the health of every landscape.
NEW YORK 鈥 As construction is imminently set to begin on a section of a border wall at the in Mission, Texas and that Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Texas, part of the World Birding Center, which hosts over 500 bird species, 约炮视频 released its position statement opposing the wall:
鈥淎long with planetary warming, loss of habitat is a leading cause of declining bird populations. The biological impact of destroying this habitat is incredibly high. The ecosystems along the U.S. border with Mexico are intensely rich in birds and natural beauty. They generate hundreds of millions of dollars in ecotourism and other economic benefits every year, and they support vibrant human communities.
"That鈥檚 no surprise: Healthy ecosystems contribute to healthy bird populations and healthy human communities alike. The wellbeing of birds and of people are deeply intertwined, and that鈥檚 why 约炮视频 has worked for decades to protect birds and the places they need. Of course, healthy human communities also depend on strong local culture, good jobs, public health, and the rule of law.
鈥淎s the voice of birds and as a community-builder for 114 years, 约炮视频 opposes the construction of structures along the border that would:
- destroy or fragment important bird habitat like Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, iconic National Wildlife Refuges like Santa Ana NWR in Texas, National Parks, National Forests, other public lands, or protected wetlands;
- block migration corridors for 111 endangered species, and 108 species of migratory birds;
- damage habitat for over 500 species of birds;
- create or worsen environmental risks like flooding that would threaten birds and people;
- result in waiving or weakening bedrock environmental protections, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, or the National Environmental Policy Act;
- diminish outdoor recreation or ecotourism opportunities;
- sever connections between communities and natural resources; or
- harm the communities, landowners, tribes, or organizations with whom we partner and among whom we serve.
鈥淢illions of Americans from all walks of life love birds and understand the connections between birds and people. 约炮视频 believes that conservation doesn鈥檛 have a party and that bird issues can bring us together. At a time when America needs solutions and understanding, 约炮视频 remains committed to creating more common ground for birds and communities.鈥
The 约炮视频 protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. 约炮视频 works throughout the Americas using, science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation. State programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners give 约炮视频 an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. A nonprofit conservation organization since 1905, 约炮视频 believes in a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Learn more and how to help at and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @audubonsociety.
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