The Proclamation recognized that Missouri's natural environment is one of the most important concerns for current and future generations. The Proclamation attested that 1.4 million Missouri residents enjoy bird watching and that 406 species of birds have been recorded in Missouri and that 167 of those species were listed in the Missouri Breeding Bird Atlas as confirmed or likely to breed in Missouri.

The proclamation further stated that Missouri wildlife-watchers spend $448.8 million dollars and generate $937.8 million dollars in total business-generated activity while supporting 7,850 jobs and creating $22.1 million dollars in state sales tax revenue.

Missouri formed MoBCI in 2003 to demonstrate the importance of bird conservation in the state through the organization of 30 different organizations with bird interests. The primary purpose of MoBCI is to foster collaboration and cooperation to conserve, restore, and protect bird populations.

The Governor's Proclamation of Missouri's Bird Conservation Day helped Missourians understand the commitment of the state in the conservation of birds and bird habitat in Missouri.