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The Urban Bird Treaty program is a unique, collaborative effort between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and participating U.S. cities. Launched in 1999, the first treaty was signed with New Orleans and the second with Chicago in 2000. Since that time, an additional 28 cities have become Urban Bird Treaty cities, for a total of 31 spanning from Alaska to Alabama. Read about our Urban Bird Treaty cities.

The Urban Bird Treaty Program Guidebook provides a wealth of information and resources to support partners in existing Urban Bird Treaty cities and those interested in nominating their cities for Urban Bird Treaty City status.

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RecreationBirdwatching Takes Flight in Philly A variety of organizations and birders are working to make birdwatching more inclusive, accessible and diverseFeb 16, 2024

Our PartnersSense of wonder, not worry For ten years, the Providence Urban Wildlife Conservation Partnership has inspired city residents with a sense of wonder with the nature in their community.Feb 13, 2024

Our PartnersU.S. Fish and Wildlife celebrates decade of connecting people with nature in ProvidenceToday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, elected officials and partners came together at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center in Providence, Rhode Island, to celebrate ten years of urban conservation through the Providence Urban Wildlife Conservation Partnership.Feb 5, 2024

Migratory SpeciesChimney SwiftsDid you know that chimney swifts are among the fastest flyers in the bird world? They have been clocked at flying 60 miles per hour or more, and they can eat one-third of their body weight per day! These aerial insectivores were once a common bird but are now facing steep population declines and...Dec 11, 2023

Migratory Species2023 Urban Bird Treaty Program Funds Community-Based Projects in 2023 This year the Service’s Urban Bird Treaty Program is funding seven community-based conservation projects through its participation in the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program. For the 2023 grant funding cycle, the Service’s Migratory Bird...Aug 21, 2023

Migratory Species Birds and Birders Flock to BaltimoreMigratory birds and birders flock to BaltimoreJun 16, 2023

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Urban Bird Treaty Grant

The Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds (Urban Bird Treaty) is a program working with cities and partners to conserve migratory birds through education, hazard reductions, community science, conservation actions, and conservation and habitat improvement strategies in urban/...

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Rio Reimagined Urban Bird Coalition

In 2011, through the awarding of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Challenge Grant to Audubon Southwest, Phoenix Arizona was designated as an Urban Bird Treaty City.  In 2022, in a show of continued support for urban bird conservation, the Urban Bird Treaty was signed by dignitaries from the City of Phoenix, Audubon Southwest, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service....

Rio Reimagined Urban Bird Coalition

Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

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