1. Renewing NABCI-Canada
U.S. NABCI meeting
Veronica Aponte presenting on behalf of
NABCI-Canada Council
February 8-9, 2017

2. Outline NABCI-Canada accomplishments
Good timing for NABCI-Canada renewal
NABCI-Canada current status
NABCI-Canada partnership opportunities with U.S.

3. NABCI-Canada Accomplishments
State of Canada’s Birds report 2012
Bird Conservation Region (BCR) Strategies in 2014
State of North America’s Birds Report (SoNAB) in 2016
Joint Venture 5-year plans with all-bird components

4. Good Timing for Renewal
NABCI Canada fits well within the priorities and strategic direction of the Canadian government and CWS
Prevention stream of the CWS Habitat Stewardship Program provides a funding opportunity
New Vision launched on December 7, 2016 for North American bird conservation solicited as part of MBC Centennial
Partners in Flight 2016 report creates energy for action

5. Consultation with Council Members
Ongoing
Feedback will help guide:
NABCI-Canada’s main roles
Determine what worked or didn’t work in the past
Understand how their organization can contribute to NABCI and how NABCI can help their mandates
Guidance from council
Define strategic direction
Determine Council membership

6. New NABCI-Canada Executive
Executive Members:
Bob McLean (CWS - Chair)
David Ingstrup (Prairie Habitat JV - JVs)
James Duncan (Manitoba – wildlife director)
Steven Price (Bird Studies Canada - ENGO)
Tara Shea (Mining Association of Canada - industry)

7. Current NABCI-Canada Council
Federal Government
CWS – HQ and regional directors
Provincial Government
Provincial and Territorial wildlife directors
Joint Ventures
Habitat Joint Venture representatives
ENGOs
Bird Studies Canada
Nature Conservancy of Canada
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Wildlife Habitat Canada
Nature Canada
Industry
Canadian Electricity Association
Mining Association of Canada
Forest Products Association of Canada
Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
Ex-Officio
AFWA

8. Communication is key! Periodic newsletter
First edition broadly distributed to members and partners on Jan 11, 2017
Purpose is to communicate:
Updates on NABCI
National or international news on bird conservation
Success stories from the Canadian field
NABCI-Canada new website (ongoing effort)
Re-engage partners to be able to achieve the ultimate goal: integrated hemispheric all bird conservation

9. NABCI-Canada Partnership Opportunities with U.S. NABCI
Tri-national steering committee
Grassland project submission for the CEC operational plan
And many others!

10. Question/Comments? Let’s stay in touch! Veronica Aponte
Interim NABCI coordinator
Tel: