Dear Bird Watcher Enthusiast, Every year, Congress has the opportunity to fund an important program that helps conserve vital Migratory habitat across our continent the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA).
What sets NAWCA apart from other government programs is that every dollar from the federal government must be matched by at least one dollar from partner contributors like Ducks Unlimited. The projects are so popular that partners often contribute two to three times the federal investment. Unlike most other government programs, every dollar spent on NAWCA means at least $2 goes to on-the-ground conservation. A "Dear Colleague" letter is currently circulating through the U.S. Senate from Senators Blanche Lincoln (Ark.) and John Thune (S.D.), encouraging other senators to sign on and support funding for the program. As birders and conservation Enthusiast we need to let our senators know we expect them to support NAWCA. It's good for all birds of a feather! Please click or copy paste the link below http://www.ducks.org/Conservation/Go...oe=nawcaeblast and follow the directions to contact your members of Congress through the DU Web site. Or go to www.ducks.org/NAWCA to learn more. Thanks in advance for your help with this important issue and please pass this on to every birder you know. Bill Smith --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: [email protected]
