1. Celebrating 100 Years of Bird Conservation Click to add presenter name Click to add date Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial 1916-2016

2. Void of Bird Conservation “The passenger pigeon needs no protection. Wonderfully prolific …having the vast forests of the North as its breeding grounds…it is here today and elsewhere tomorrow, and no ordinary destruction can lessen them…” - Report of select committee of the Ohio Senate in 1857 on a bill proposed to protect Passenger Pigeons. Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial (1916-2016)

3. Void of Bird Conservation Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial (1916-2016) In the early 19th century, unregulated killing of migratory birds put many species at risk. Overuse of natural resources was the norm.

4. Origins of Bird Conservation Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial (1916-2016) 1900 - Lacey Act limited market hunting by making it illegal to transport or sell a bird in one state when illegally hunted in another state 1903 - Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge established 1913 - Weeks-McLean Law allowed the Federal Government to set seasons for hunting

5. 100 Years of Bird Conservation Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial (1916-2016) Aug. 16, 1916 - Signing of the Migratory Bird Treaty recognizes that preventing further species loss requires cooperation 1918 - Migratory Bird Treaty Act signed to implement the treaty

6. Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial The 1916 Migratory Bird Treaty, the three others that followed (with Japan, Russia and Mexico), and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act form the cornerstones to conserve migratory birds that migrate across international borders. The treaty connects many partners, who share a long, successful history of conserving, protecting and managing migratory bird populations and their habitats. Importance of the treaty

7. Why Celebrate the Centennial?

8. Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial Centennial Celebration Goals Create awareness about the importance of migratory bird conservation Promote key actions to help birds Increase support for migratory bird conservation programs and initiatives Expand opportunities for engagement in birdwatching, hunting and conservation

9. Outcome: Awareness Create awareness among adults and children about bird conservation, that healthy habitats are healthy for birds and people. Pitch stories and opportunities to media about how birds and their conservation benefit people locally and throughout the Western Hemisphere. Tap into and create a conscious consumer, create awareness about products and actions that help birds, such as shade-grown coffee and fair-trade chocolate. Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial (1916-2016)

10. Outcome: Action Promote key actions to help migratory birds. Increase participation in citizen science programs Expand homeowner use of best practices (lights out, reduce collisions, wildlife-friendly gardens) Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial (1916-2016)

11. Outcome: Increased Support Increase support for migratory bird conservation programs and initiatives Strengthen international partnerships Increase knowledge and understanding of key bird conservation actions Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial (1916-2016)

12. Outcome: Engagement Increase opportunities to engage youth and adults in hunting and birdwatching. Increase the number of youth hunting, birdwatching, and wildlife viewing events available at National Wildlife Refuges and other areas. Host bird walks and festivals Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial (1916-2016)

13. Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial We want to unite the many organizations that have contributed to its success – and work together for future bird conservation efforts. The Centennial brings together our partners to celebrate the remarkable gains we have made in protecting migratory birds and their habitats. It is an opportunity to engage the Service, our partners, Congress, and the American public to increase support for bird conservation across the nation and beyond its borders. We welcome your suggestions and ideas! We need your input and commitment to participate. We Need You!

14. Resources Centennial “Nestbox” Free, online toolkit Key messages Talking points Multimedia content News release templates And more! Online, adaptable and customizable http://www.fws.gov/birds/MBTreaty100/n estbox.php http://www.fws.gov/birds/MBTreaty100/n estbox.php Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial (1916-2016)

15. Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial We need your input, ideas, and commitment! How has the Treaty impacted your program/organization/agency? How should we celebrate? What messages should we share? What events should we plan? Where can we collaborate? Who is a point of contact? Get Involved!

16. Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial Got ideas? Contact us! Visit www.fws.gov/birds/MBTreaty100www.fws.gov/birds/MBTreaty100 or email MBTreaty100@fws.govMBTreaty100@fws.gov Get in Touch!

17. One Community, One Celebration

18. Thank you!