Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day 2003 at Events Throughout the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Great Lakes-Big Rivers Region
Birds have long inspired important conservation actions around the world, serving as the stimulus for public campaigns, new legislation, formation of environmental organizations and individual action.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the federal agency responsible for the management of migratory birds, recognizes birds as "Catalysts for Conservation" in its annual celebrations of International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) taking place around the Midwest and throughout the country this spring (IMBD is internationally recognized on May 10). At events such as bird walks, open houses, festivals, lectures and demonstrations, the Service is joining with partners to recognize the ways birds have stimulated people to become involved in conservation and to encourage individuals, corporations and organizations to be a part of continuing efforts to protect birds.
