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Protecting the World’s Migratory Birds

New legislation seeks to reaffirm the Migratory Bird Treaty Act following a recent shift in the interpretation of the law. Almost 40% of the world’s bird species are regular migrants and as we learn more about the natural history of species, this number is only increasing. In 1918, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act was created […]

Written by on March 2, 2020

Executive Order — Safeguarding the Nation from the Impacts of Invasive Species

Following the first annual Innovation Summit for Invasive Species management in Washington D.C., President Barack Obama signed an executive order outlining policies for the prevention and reduction of impacts of invasive species. This marks an important step toward improved environmental, economic, and health conditions in the U.S. and worldwide. The White House Office of the Press […]

Written by on December 15, 2016