The Act for Songbirds Campaign. The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) of 2000, established a matching grants program that supports bird conservation in the US, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. These projects promote and foster the long- term conservation of neotropical migratory birds and their habitats. However, each year, grant requests far exceed the program's available funding. NMBCA has a proven record of making a difference for neotropical migratory birds, and the reauthorization and appropriated funding should be significantly increased. H.R. 5756, introduced by Reps Kind (D-WI) and Gilchrest (R- MD) will reauthorize NMBCA at $20 million. Pledge your organization's support for this important legislation today.

SAVE the DATE!: BCA Fall Meeting November 12, 2008
Migration Matters, Building Support for Migratory Bird Conservation at The Nature Conservancy World Headquarters in Arlington, VA.

This BCA meeting will be full of migratory bird conservation discussions. We will discuss the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act; current projects funded by the act; are they working and what projects are needed to address issues facing migratory birds? We will discuss our capacity to engage the general public in bird conservation issues and campaigns and how we can work together to communicate our message and how we can gain more funding for conservation work concerning migratory birds. We will look at regions throughout the Americas and explore issues including monitoring and our capacity to build current and start new partnerships - what works, what doesn’t, and what we want. Come prepared to share your projects, experiences and desires. Register Now!

The Bird Conservation Alliance (BCA) is a network of organizations working together to conserve wild birds.

Through the Alliance, millions of birdwatchers and concerned citizens are united with conservation professionals, scientists, and educators to benefit bird conservation efforts.

Your organization can join the Alliance. Any not-for-profit organization with a focus on birds or bird conservation can join. As a member, your group can be part of crucial campaigns to reduce threats to birds, help garner vital funding for bird conservation work in the United States and Latin America, and help protect and restore key habitats for threatened and declining migrant and endemic species.

You will also keep informed of the latest developments in bird conservation by becoming a part of a communications network that links groups throughout the country and beyond.