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Government of Canada invests $2.6 million in bird monitoring – bolstering the impact of our volunteers
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Government of Canada invests $2.6 million in bird monitoring – bolstering the impact of our volunteers

For well over a century, the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has connected people with birds and nature while establishing one of the longest running wildlife datasets in the world. A renewed partnership agreement between National Audubon Society (Audubon) and Birds Canada reaffirms a shared commitment to this international collaboration, more than 125 years in the making.

The Maritimes Marsh Monitoring Program will undergo a resurgence in Prince Edward Island this summer, thanks to funding from the PEI Wildlife Conservation Fund. Marsh bird species are notoriously difficult to detect, and this dedicated survey will be key to understanding the presence, distribution, and conservation needs of wetland birds on the island for years to come.

Powering the science birds and nature need to thrive.

Today, Prime Minister Carney announced $3.8 billion in new funding and renewed programs to protect nature. Programs that can help conserve the places birds need to thrive and reduce the threats causing their decline.
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