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The U. S. Shorebird Conservation Plan
Partners from state and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations from across the country pooled their resources and expertise to develop a conservation strategy for migratory shorebirds and the habitats upon which they depend. The plan provides a scientific framework to determine species, sites, and habitats that most urgently need conservation action. Main goals of the plan, completed in 2000, are to ensure that adequate quantity and quality of shorebird habitat is maintained at the local level and to maintain or restore shorebird populations at the continental and hemispheric levels. Separate technical reports were developed for a conservation assessment, research needs, a comprehensive monitoring strategy, and education and outreach. These national assessments were used to step down goals and objectives into 11 regional conservation plans. Although some outreach, education, research, monitoring, and habitat conservation programs are being implemented, accomplishment of conservation objectives for all shorebird species will require a coordinated effort among traditional and new partners. National and regional plans and other plan-related documents are available on this website. Updates and subsequent documents will be posted on this website.
The U. S. Shorebird Conservation Plan Council
The U. S. Shorebird Conservation Plan Council serves as the steering committee for the U. S. Shorebird Conservation Plan and oversees the implementation of the regional, national, and international goals of the Plan. The Council is open to all private and public organizations who support implementation of the goals and objectives developed in the Plan. Meetings of the Council are held twice a year. Minutes of the meetings will be posted on this website. The Terms of Reference that govern the operation of the Council can also be found on this website.
Information on the Shorebird Conservation Plan and Council
For hard copies of any documents, or for general questions, contact: Brad A. Andres, National Coordinator, U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, Division of Migratory Bird Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, PO Box 25486 DFC-Parfet, Denver, CO, 80225-0486, USA; 303/275-2324 (phone); 303/275-2384 (fax); Brad_Andres@fws.gov (E-mail).