One hundred years ago, Congress passed the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to save more than 1,000 species like herons, egrets, and spoonbills that were on the march to extinction. And, as threats like oil spills and power lines emerged as major dangers for birds, Republican and Democratic administrations alike have turned to this law to continue to prevent avoidable killing of birds.
It’s because of the Act that oil producers now cover exposed crude oil waste pits with nets to keep birds from landing in them. And that wind energy companies have improved turbine siting and operation to minimize killing birds.
But, now, a Department of the Interior’s proposal would narrow this Act's reach so it only applies to hunting and activities that intentionally kill birds. That means companies will no longer face legal consequences for many activities that are deadly to migratory birds.
We can’t let this new interpretation stand! Tell Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt that you agree it should be against the law to kill migratory birds, by any means, at any time.
Make your voice heard to help save migratory birds from needless killing.
