City wins funding to advance Lower Sycamore Creek flood mitigation and habitat restoration design Creeks staff said they received just over $2 million from the State Coastal Conservancy to advance 60% designs for channel and bridge work, study habitat restoration options and begin community outreach; staff emphasized trade-offs such as removing parking to expand the channel.

The City just secured over $2 million to transform Lower Sycamore Creek, tackling flooding and restoring habitats—exciting changes are on the horizon!

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Birders, heads up on this migration update:

Urban Bird Migration: How Cities Change Bird Behavior & Stopover Patterns

📖 by James "Hawk" Morrison
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Important conservation news for our feathered friends:

Cedar Waxwing vs American Kestrel: Complete Grassland Bird ID Guide

Master the identif...

📖 by Elena Kovač
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Council backs small pinyon‑juniper treatment pilot to test habitat tradeoffs for pinyon jay and mule deer The council voted to support a small, collaborative pinyon‑juniper mastication and reseeding pilot on a roughly 10‑acre Emery County parcel after a presentation from the Division of Wildlife highlighting goals to reconcile fuels reduction, mule deer habitat and pinyon‑jay concerns.

A groundbreaking pilot project in Utah aims to enhance mule deer habitats while safeguarding the pinyon jay population—will it strike the right balance?

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#UT #SustainableLandManagement #CitizenPortal #WildlifeConservation #HabitatRestoration

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This matters for bird conservation:

Salton Sea Conservancy Board: Camila Bautista's Impact on Birding

Audubon California's Camila Bautista bri...

📖 by James "Hawk" Morrison
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Panelists say federal investment multiplies economic value of the blue economy Tribal leaders, shellfish farmers and fishing-industry advocates told a Washington, D.C. panel that federal programs and science investments boost jobs, habitat restoration and commercial and recreational fisheries, citing global and U.S. blue-economy estimates and specific program needs.

Federal investments in fisheries and habitat restoration could generate an astonishing $46 in economic value for every dollar spent, fueling the U.S. blue economy's growth.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #HabitatRestoration #SustainableFishing #BlueEconomy

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Progress for our feathered friends:

30-Year Roseate Spoonbill Study Reveals Everglades Recovery Success

Audubon's three-decade Roseate Spoonbill ban...

📖 by Priya Desai
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Conservation action we need to know about:

How 30,000 Bird Advocates Won Critical Habitat Protection Victories

Washington's 2024 legislative session ...

📖 by Priya Desai
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#Birding #BirdBehavior #HabitatRestoration

City birds are amazing - here's proof:

Bird City Texas Wins Conservation Award: Community Bird Protection Model

How does a conserv...

📖 by Priya Desai
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A pale, slender left arm and hand hold out a tall, skinny plant with small green leaves and yellow flowers, with the roots bare at the bottom.

Didn't feel like going to the gym, so I spent some time ripping up Scotch broom instead! 10/10, great workout. #InvasiveSpecies #InvasivePlants #HabitatRestoration 🌿

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Here's how to confidently ID:

Finding Birds Near You: Complete Field Guide to Local Species Discovery

After three decades leadi...

📖 by James "Hawk" Morrison
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This bird behavior is incredible:

How Conservation Policy Changes Reshape Bird Behavior in Urban Areas

From woodpecker drumming patte...

📖 by Priya Desai
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ITC’s NNCN helps Tribes turn federal programs into actionable stewardship. Through workshops, site visits, and guidance, Tribal forestry staff connect directly with NRCS specialists and funding partners. #NRCS #TribalForestry #WorkingLands #ForestStewardship #WildfireResilience #HabitatRestoration

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This bird behavior is incredible:

How Birds Adapt to Power Lines: Urban Wildlife Behavior Changes

Power lines have created entirely new hab...

📖 by Priya Desai
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Conservation action we need to know about:

Wilson's Plover Nest Site Selection: How Shorebirds Choose Breeding Habitat

📖 by Dr. Maya Chen
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Important conservation news for our feathered friends:

Robin vs Kingfisher: Power Line Bird ID Guide for Birders

American Robins readily perc...

📖 by James "Hawk" Morrison
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#Birding #HabitatRestoration

Birders, heads up on this migration update:

Illinois Wetland Loss Threatens Mississippi Flyway Bird Migration

Illinois has lost 85% of its historic we...

📖 by Priya Desai
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#Birding #HabitatRestoration

Conservation action we need to know about:

Marine IBAs Guide Offshore Wind Planning for California Seabirds

California's 18 Marine Important Bird Areas...

📖 by Priya Desai
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#Birding #BirdID #HabitatRestoration

Conservation action we need to know about:

Protected Bird Species ID Guide: 4 Birds That Drive Conservation Laws

Learn to identify Baltimor...

📖 by Priya Desai
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#Birding #Warblers #HabitatRestoration

Important conservation news for our feathered friends:

Canada's $3.8 Billion Nature Strategy: What It Means for Migratory Birds

📖 by Priya Desai
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#Birding #HabitatRestoration

This matters for bird conservation:

Channeling and Potholing: Wetland Restoration for Marsh Birds

Science-driven habitat restoration at Lakeview Wildlife M...

📖 by Priya Desai
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#Birding #BirdID #HabitatRestoration

Important conservation news for our feathered friends:

Great Lakes Bird ID Guide: Kingfisher, Nuthatch, Wren & Hummingbird

📖 by Carlos Mendoza
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#Birding #HabitatRestoration

Birding community, this is HUGE! 🎉

Florida Panther Recovery Shows Why Bird Habitat Protection Matters

A rare Florida panther sighting at Corkscrew S...

📖 by Priya Desai
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#Birding #BirdBehavior #HabitatRestoration

Critical update on habitat and bird populations:

Volunteer Habitat Stewardship: How Community Conservation Creates Bird Sanctuaries

📖 by Priya Desai
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Critical update on habitat and bird populations:

Painted Bunting vs American Kestrel: Complete Field ID Guide

Master the identification of two conse...

📖 by Priya Desai
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#Birding #BirdBehavior #HabitatRestoration

Finally, some great news for birds:

American Woodcock Habitat Success: Indigenous Management Techniques

Greenwich Audubon Center's coll...

📖 by Priya Desai
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#Birding #HabitatRestoration

Conservation crisis we can't ignore:

Washington County Grasslands: Solar Development Threatens Critical Bird Habitat

The 13,000-acre Wash...

📖 by Priya Desai
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#Birding #HabitatRestoration

This matters for bird conservation:

NC Bird Conservation: John DeLuca's Habitat Restoration Blueprint

From Cape Hatteras to longleaf pine forests, John ...

📖 by Priya Desai
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#Birding #BirdBehavior #HabitatRestoration

Your backyard birds deserve attention:

Urban Birders Drive Policy Change: NC Advocacy Day 2026 Guide

Urban birders possess unique politica...

📖 by Carlos Mendoza
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#Birding #BirdID #HabitatRestoration

Critical update on habitat and bird populations:

Small Bird Identification Guide: Field Marks for Compact Species

Master the art of identifying ...

📖 by Priya Desai
🔗 birds.chat/articles/small-bird-iden...