North American Bird Conservation Initiatives

The past 12 years have seen several major developments in the ability of State and Federal agencies and non-governmental partners to initiate and implement all-bird conservation. The 5 major international bird conservation initiatives are listed below in the approximate order in which they came to fruition:

North American Waterfowl Management Plan (Canada)

North American Waterfowl Management Plan (U.S.)

Partners in Flight

U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan

North American Waterbird Conservation Plan

North American Bird Conservation Initiative (International, Canada, Mexico, and U.S.)