March 18, 2020
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 ended the slaughter of birds that decimated Great Egrets and other species in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and has continued to protect birds for decades.
Photo: Andrew McCullough/Audubon Photography Awards 
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 19
America's Historic Bird Protections under renewed Attack
We all have a lot on our minds right now, but, unfortunately the birds can't wait. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is in immediate peril. Thursday, March 19 is the final deadline for submitting your opposition to proposed changes under consideration by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. To prevent the Service from gutting the Migratory Bird Treaty Act we all must take action NOW.


The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is facing its most serious attack ever. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is doubling down on its efforts to undermine our most important bird protection law. The new proposal gives industries a free pass for bird deaths by exempting "incidental" bird deaths from enforcement. The proposed rule removes incentives for companies to adopt practices that protect birds from threats, such as oil waste pits, and eliminates MBTA penalties for companies that kill substantial numbers of birds, including from large oil spills such as Deepwater Horizon.

Take Action by March 19th!
Submit a public comment to oppose gutting the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.  Click HERE to submit your comments electronically.

Note: Audubon will convey your letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the public comment period, and it will become part of the public record.
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