Milwaukee has been named a "Bird
City."
The Bird City Wisconsin project, modeled on the
"Tree City USA" program, recognizes efforts to improve bird habitat,
manage woodlands, limit hazards and educate citizens about birds.
Organizers say Milwaukee was recently named
along with cities of Marinette and Algoma, the village of Menomonee Falls and
the towns of Spring Green and Three Lakes.
Milwaukee's application for recognition was
spearheaded by the Urban Ecology Center and Ald. Nik Kovac. It also involved
the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Wisconsin Humane Society,
Milwaukee River Greenway and the Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens.
The total number of "Bird Cities"
statewide is now at 60.
Bird City Wisconsin has developed 22
conservation criteria across five categories. If a city or village meets at
least seven criteria, it becomes an official Bird City.
In its effort, Bird City has recruited both
public officials and interested citizens who belong to Audubon groups, nature
preserves, bird clubs, natural history museums, conservation organizations and
agencies, garden clubs, businesses and chambers of commerce that can be
partners in developing and carrying out Bird City strategies.
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