WASHINGTON (October 11, 2024) -- On the eve of World Migratory Bird Day, Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced legislation that would support a program to conserve birds that live in and migrate through urban areas. The Urban Bird Treaty Act would authorize $1 million each year for a program that is currently being administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “Our urban areas are critical nesting and migration areas for birds,” said Felice Stadler, vice president of government affairs at the 约炮视频. “We have lost 3 billion birds over the past 50 years due to habitat loss and other threats. Dedicated funding to conserve habitat in cities and towns and create bird-friendly communities is an essential part of reducing this decline and bending the bird curve. We know that when birds thrive, so do communities, including our urban communities.” The Urban Bird Treaty program as currently managed by FWS supports partnerships of local...