SAVE the Rookery

North America has lost nearly one in three birds since 1970 — except in one habitat. Wetland birds actually increased, thanks to targeted conservation efforts. Their success offers a blueprint for how we can protect other habitats.

North America has lost nearly 1 in 3 birds — Save The Rookery North America has lost nearly one in three birds since 1970 — except in one habitat. Wetland birds actually increased , thanks to decades of targeted conservation. Their success offers a blueprint for how we can protect other habitats.

Since 1970, North America has lost 2.9 billion birds — almost one in three.
The biggest declines hit the habitats most familiar to us: forests, grasslands, and even our own neighborhoods.

But wetlands tell a different story. Wetland birds are one of the only groups to see population gains, with waterfowl increasing by more than 50%. And it happened for one reason: habitat was protected.

This is the message we need to act on. When habitat loss stops, declines stop. When we restore habitat, populations rebound. And when communities fight for the places they love — like our rookery — the impact is measurable, not symbolic.

We know what works. Now we have to apply it. 🌿🪶

Speak Up for America’s Public Lands! Comment on the Proposed Repeal of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened a public comment period on its proposal to rescind the 2024 Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. This Rule is a landmark policy designed to protect and restore the resilience of public lands across the United States.

Proposed Repeal of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule — Save The Rookery A proposal now before the Bureau of Land Management would roll back key conservation safeguards for 245 million acres of public lands. Learn what’s at stake and how you can make your voice heard by submitting your public comment by November 10.

Mark your calendars! “Your City, Your Future: Sustainability in Rochester.”Presentation by Kayla Betzold, the Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Rochester. May 6, 7 PM at the Izaak Walton Cabin (937 7th Ave NE, Rochester)
Hosted by the Rochester MN Chapter of the Izaak Walton League