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URBAN BIRD TREATY
Chicago's location at the southwest edge of Lake Michigan places it along a major flyway for migratory birds.
The Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds program is designed to help municipal governments conserve migratory birds that nest or fly through their cities. Launched in 1999, the first treaty was signed with New Orleans, and the second with Chicago. We have enjoyed remarkable success with both Treaties and are expanding the network of participating cities. We hope that your city will join this growing network and help us save birds and improve the quality of life for your citizens.
In March 2000, the Service, the City of Chicago, and a number of partner organizations signed a treaty for the conservation of migratory birds. At the time, Chicago was the second city to sign such a treaty. The signing has led to efforts to conserve migratory birds, such as turning building lights out at night, encouraging residents to keep cats indoors, and including landscaping in city parks that provides habitat for migratory birds. For more information visit the following sites:
City of Chicago, Department of Environment Bird Protection
Chicago Urban Bird Treaty Partners
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Urban Bird Treaty Program
