Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial Celebrating 100 Years of Bird Conservation… and Launching the Next 100 Years Presented Nov. 16 & Dec. 10, 2015 Partners Forum Webinar Rachel Fisk Levin, National Centennial Team Lead

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial Partners Forum Purpose To bring together representatives from diverse conservation and bird-related organizations across North America to: Learn about the Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial and what the FWS is doing to celebrate the event Discover ways to incorporate the Centennial into your organization’s existing programs and events Gain resources and connections that will help promote migratory bird conservation for many years to come

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial Overview August 16, 2016, marks the centennial of the Convention between the United States and Great Britain (for Canada) for the Protection of Migratory Birds This Migratory Bird Treaty and the three that followed - with Mexico, Japan and Russia - form the cornerstones of efforts to conserve birds that migrate across international borders The treaties connect the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service with partners who work toward conserving, protecting, and managing migratory bird populations and their habitats

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial Create awareness, promote key actions, increase support, and expand opportunities for engagement in the conservation of migratory birds. Centennial Celebration Goals

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial Celebrate the remarkable gains we have made in protecting migratory birds and their habitats Engage our partners, Service programs, Congress and the public to increase support and everyday actions for bird conservation across the nation and beyond our borders Galvanize efforts to protect migratory birds for generations to come Centennial Celebration Goals

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial The Migratory Bird Treaty exemplifies our long history of cooperative conservation of shared resources Highlighting the Centennial is one way to build a unified voice for bird conservation There are many ways to celebrate & promote the Centennial We have tools to help you Organizations can leverage Centennial goals and messages and create your own campaigns to appeal to your members and constituents It is easy for everyone to participate! Centennial Celebration Key Messages to Partners

Outcome: Awareness Create awareness among adults and children about bird conservation and that healthy habitats are good for birds and people Media stories about how birds and bird conservation benefit people Tap into existing awareness of and support for certified bird- friendly products Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial

Outcome: Action Promote key actions to help migratory birds Expand home and building owner use of bird-friendly practices Increase participation in citizen science programs Increase sales of Duck Stamps Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial

Outcome: Increased Support Increase support for migratory bird conservation programs and initiatives Strengthen international partnerships Increase knowledge and understanding of key bird conservation actions, including legislation Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds

Outcome: Engagement Increase opportunities for engagement in birdwatching, hunting and other conservation activities Participate in International Migratory Bird Day festivals & events Host bird walks & festivals Increase number of youth bird-related events Highlight Centennial through citizen science events such as bird counts and banding events Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial We Need You Because… Birds cross geopolitical borders, including international ones. We cannot reach all those audiences alone Many great conservation efforts and events are already underway that can link with the Centennial Your organization has means of outreach and engagement that we want to connect with You are passionate about wildlife and habitat conservation and want to help raise awareness about bird conservation - past, present and future

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial We Can Help You! The Centennial celebrates bird conservation through local and regionally focused events, outreach and engagement, led by many partners, across North America Through the lens of the Centennial you can reach a larger audience with your messages for a prolonged period of time, with support from many interested partners

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial By participating in the Centennial celebration, your organization’s bird and habitat conservation goals and objectives can be enhanced through: New partnerships Ready-made tools and resources available at no charge Continent-wide network of conservation professionals Media coverage How We Can Help You

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Centennial Resources Nestbox Key messages Talking points Templates Multimedia content And much more! Adaptable, customizable and free Interactive timeline History of bird conservation Anything we should add? Let us know! Tools You Can Use

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Centennial Activities North American Ornithological Conference Trilateral Committee for Wildlife & Ecosystem Conservation & Management State of North America’s Birds report News media & conservation publications Social media campaign Web-based stories, galleries, podcasts and videos Bird-friendly practices outreach Highlights of Projects Underway

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Centennial Activities Online calendar of events Branding & Visual Identity U.S. & Canadian Embassy events Corporate partnerships International Migratory Bird Day & other events Webinars & presentations Citizen Science events “100 Bird Walks”, “Flyway Ambassadors” & other campaigns Educational products National & Regional Activities

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds What can you do? Use and share the Nestbox tools Centennial messages in fact sheets, products, speeches, etc. Share Centennial content on social media – use #birdyear Deliver a Centennial presentation, webinar, etc. Participate in IMBD events Hold a bird walk or other themed event Pitch local media stories about bird conservation and the Centennial Have local chapters or offices? Contact a regional Centennial Team member Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial For the Service Plan additional Partner Forums Send regular updates via to those interested Second phase of the “Nestbox” and social media launch – January 2016 For You and Your Organization Participate in future Partner Forums Use the Nestbox tools Add events to the online event calendar Get the word out about the Centennial and migratory bird conservation Contact us with questions or ideas: or Next Steps

Migratory Bird Program - Conserving America’s Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial What other resources would be helpful for your organization as you celebrate the Centennial? What other topics related to the Centennial would you like to see in a future webinar? What other events should we include on the interactive timeline? Do you have a Centennial website that we can link to? Questions for Discussion

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Program Conserving America’s Birds Thank you! Rachel Fisk Levin