Rochester Birding Association
Supporting Rochester Birding Since 1975
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Rochester Birding Association Supporting Rochester Birding Since 1975 |
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Bruce and Mary Ann Cady are our conservation chairs and follow conservation issues for us. If you have questions or concerns regarding any birding conservation issue, please contact them at blmakd@frontiernet.net . |
Your Help Is Needed! RBA is one of several local organizations actively concerned with the recent plans for the Railroad Mills Special Environmental Area (RRMSEA) of the Auburn Trail. They have entered the process of "public input" and had a great turnout of RBA and other people to the first public meeting in January. But there is lots of work to do yet. See Position Paper for more info. Also send your comment to support their position here. Board of Directors & Conservation Chair Wind Energy StatementThe President of RBA has requested that this statement be posted on the website. This statement does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the entire membership. Conservation is a critical issue for birds in these days of increasing development in our cities and towns. Issues range from tower kills to land development to wetland and grassland preservation. The The New York State Ornithological Association (NYSOA) as well as the American Birding Association have information of what birders can do to help this worthwhile cause. If you enjoy watching birds, then you should consider doing something to help ensure that future generations will have the same opportunity to watch the birds you currently enjoy.If you find an injured bird (caught in fishing line, hook stuck in it's mouth, etc) or observe a hunting or trapping violation you should contact the New York State DEC Environmental Conservation Officer's 24 hour dispatch line at 1 - 877- 457 - 5680 and report the problem. Jay Greenberg created a table of New York State's Bird Species that are listed as Endangered, Threatened or Special Concern. You can view the table here.Here is a link to the New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council where you can locate a rehabilitator if you ever need one. Local Conservation Related Links: Center for Environmental Information Provides information and communication services, publications, and educational programs on environmental issues. Genesee Land Trust Organization dedicated to saving land around the Rochester region. Olga Fleisher Ornithological Foundation, Inc A non-profit bird and wildlife organization based in Rochester, NY USA for education, research, birding enjoyment, and bird and wildlife habitat conservation. Monroe County Environmental Management Council Advisory to the County Executive and the County Legislature on environmental issues. The Federation of Monroe County Environmentalists: to ensure that future growth and development within Monroe County and the Genesee Valley region will not compromise full protection of our environment. RochesterEnvironment.Com Environmental News for the Rochester-area,. Although they do not have a web site, the Genesee Valley Conservancy (585-243-2190) in Geneseo, NY protects land in the Avon/Geneseo areas. Other Conservation Related Links: American Bird Conservancy Conserving wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences A leader in environmental research, partnership building and solution development. NYS Freshwater WetlandsDEC site with all the info you might want on this subject. Partners In Flight Resources of public and private organizations in North and South America must be combined, coordinated, and increased in order to achieve success in conserving bird populations in this hemisphere. TNC The Nature Conservancy site. |