National American Birding Week: Supporting Conservation and Economy
The U.S. House of Representatives supports designating a National American Birding Week in May 2025. This initiative aims to highlight the importance of migratory birds for the environment and the economy, encouraging citizens to participate in educational events and support conservation efforts. It emphasizes the economic benefits of birdwatching, including job creation and revenue generation.
Key points
Designating National American Birding Week aims to raise awareness about the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats.
The event promotes birding as a pastime that generates billions of dollars annually for the U.S. economy, creating jobs and tax revenue.
It encourages citizens to attend educational events to learn about bird migration and support conservation efforts.
Introduced
Citizen Poll