Get Involved

Birds are a part of the balance of nature and are among the most important indicators of the state of the environment. Because birds are sensitive to habitat change, changes in bird populations are often the first indication of environmental problems.

Healthy environments that provide clean air and water, sources of food, healthy plants and safe places to raise young make good homes for birds and other wildlife -- as well as people.

2016 is a great year to get involved in bird conservation! We are celebrating the Centennial of the 1916 Migratory Bird Treaty between the U.S. and Canada, which formed the cornerstone of our efforts to conserve birds that migrate across international borders. Birds have inspired many of the most significant environmental conservation actions - including the 1916 treaty and the three that followed. We encourage you to celebrate with us by taking action to help birds. Our online Centennial toolkit has more information and ideas, as well as free resources and promotional items.

You and your family can be a part of bird conservation in many ways! Be a "citizen scientist" and help scientists answer key questions about birds. Citizen science projects at the local, regional and national level offer many opportunities to participate, in some cases with little or no specialized skills required.

Whether you contribute as a partner in a grant project, engage with local organizations through the Urban Bird Treaty program, or buy a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation (Duck) Stamp - supporting one of the nation's oldest and most successful conservation programs - YOU have an opportunity to play a crucial role in bird conservation.

Learn more about what we do for birds and their conservation and how you can help.