10,000 Birds
MARCH 15, 2016
To insure that those places continue to exist, birders should lead the way on education and advocacy regarding the Refuge System. And more than 200 n on-profits support individual refuges with additional private resources. The key point is that Refuge System is perhaps the most important conservation program in the United States.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Currently the Advocacy and Outreach Manager at Maine Audubon, he grew up in Maine and has a work history in conservation and public policy including seven years at the National Parks Conservation Association and volunteer work in communications for the Audubon Society of the District of Columbia.
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Animal Person
MAY 23, 2009
With more than 2 million members across the globe, PETA is the largest animal advocacy group and comparable in size to the human rights organization, Amnesty International. First, note that now PeTA is an "animal advocacy group." But that's not the telling item. We're "weighing the impact," and the "tactics have worked," right?
Critter News
AUGUST 27, 2009
This may take time and maybe lifetimes to build up to that tipping point, but we have to use everyone and every resource we can. Is a vegan's efforts at advocacy worth more than a vegetarian's or even a meat eater's if they happen to agree on the same issue? I do think that there is a real elitism in the movement, however.
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 24, 2022
In my view, the ABA should strongly consider: (1) becoming more welcoming to new birders, and (2) increasing and formalizing ABA advocacy on issues relevant to birders. * * *. Secondly, the ABA should increase and formalize its advocacy for birders. Members will likely also have suggestions for advocacy.
10,000 Birds
MAY 23, 2023
Birders who embark on a big year often dedicate a significant amount of time, effort, and resources to travel to different habitats, explore various locations, and encounter a wide range of bird species. Additionally, many birding apps and online resources also provide valuable information and digital field guides for bird identification.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 4, 2013
I wonder instead if this is actually about the difference between advocacy and action, and about the way things ‘should’ be. It’s a powerful motivator that has attracted millions of people from all around the world to devote time and money to protect these resources.
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