The Army Corps of Engineers wants to kill at least 16,000 Double-crested Cormorants — more than 25 percent of the entire western North America cormorant population. It’s a misdirected effort to reduce avian predation on endangered salmon. The problem is, it won’t do much to help the salmon. And it will devastate the cormorants. You can help Audubon protect these and other threatened birds and habitats. Please make an urgent contribution today! The cormorants live and nest on East Sand Island, a globally-significant Important Bird Area (IBA) in Oregons lower Columbia River estuary. The cormorants do eat salmon, but that’s not why the fish are in trouble. The real culprits are dams, pollution, habitat loss, and an array of other factors. With your help we’re pressuring the Army Corps of Engineers to abandon their plan to kill 16,000 Double-crested Cormorants. Already over 35,000 people have signed a petition demanding that the birds be spared. Members of the Audubon Society of Portland are leading efforts on the ground to protect the birds. But the fight is far from over. Your urgent contribution will help Audubon respond both locally and nationally to save birds and their habitats. As an Audubon supporter you are a member of America’s premier voice for birds, their habitats and the web of life on which we all depend. Your voice, and your support, make a world of difference. Thank you for your passion, your time, and your support. David Yarnolds headshot Sincerely, David Yarnolds signature David Yarnold President and CEO National Audubon Society Photo credit: Cormorant, Flickr Creative Jamie N Commons
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 18:41:01 +0000
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