Dear Friend,

I wanted to reach out to you and share some great news! Migratory birds had their day in court and we won. Yesterday, a federal court overturned a reinterpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) that had upended decades of enforcement and let industry polluters off the hook for killing birds.

American Bird Conservancy and our partners went to court to challenge the reinterpretation, with yesterday’s decision providing the victory for us, for birds, and all who love them. This ruling is a much-needed win for migratory birds and the millions of Americans who cherish them. The MBTA is one of our nation’s most important environmental laws, and has spurred industry innovation to protect birds, such as screening off toxic waste pits and marking power lines to reduce collisions.

This decision represents the next vital step on the path to restoring our nation’s declining bird populations and is a major victory for birds and the environment. 

But the fight is not over yet! Migratory birds still need our help, and your support can make a tremendous difference in conserving the birds that we know and love. Please consider a gift today.

Sincerely,

Michael J. Parr
President  

Banner Photo Above: Ruby-throated Hummingbird by Glenn Woodell, Shutterstock

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