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Gov. Holden proclaims Migratory Bird Day
MDC
April 2003
Birds serve as indicators of environmental quality and boost Missouri's economy.
JEFFERSON CITY--A multi-million dollar tourism industry based on birds is among several reasons cited by Gov. Bob Holden for proclaiming Bird Conservation Day in Missouri.
Holden signed the proclamation April 17 at the State Capitol, declaring May 10 Bird Conservation Day. In doing so, he noted the importance of thriving bird populations as indicators of the state's environmental health and as the basis for a thriving tourism industry.
Nearly 1.3 million Missourians watch birds each year, and eight out of 10 Missourians feeds birds. Wildlife watchers spend $444.1 million on their hobby in Missouri, and these expenditures generate $997.7 million in business activity and $21.4 million in sales tax revenues. Holden noted that wildlife watching supports more than 13,000 jobs in the Show-Me State.
One-hundred sixty-seven species of birds nest in Missouri, and another 235 bird species have been documented as migrating through or visiting the Show-Me State.
Holden also hailed the formation of the Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative (MoBCI) to ensure the continuation of healthy, diverse bird populations. More than 50 organizations, including the Conservation Department, business, industry, Audubon Missouri, Ducks Unlimited and other private conservation groups are part of the MoBCI coalition.
Organizations with an interest in bird conservation are invited to join the coalition. More information is available from Audubon Missouri, 2620 Forum Blvd., Suite C-1, Columbia, 65203. Phone 573/447-2249. For more information about birds in Missouri, visit http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/nathis/birds/.
- Jim Low -
MDC
April 2003
Birds serve as indicators of environmental quality and boost Missouri's economy.
JEFFERSON CITY--A multi-million dollar tourism industry based on birds is among several reasons cited by Gov. Bob Holden for proclaiming Bird Conservation Day in Missouri.
Holden signed the proclamation April 17 at the State Capitol, declaring May 10 Bird Conservation Day. In doing so, he noted the importance of thriving bird populations as indicators of the state's environmental health and as the basis for a thriving tourism industry.
Nearly 1.3 million Missourians watch birds each year, and eight out of 10 Missourians feeds birds. Wildlife watchers spend $444.1 million on their hobby in Missouri, and these expenditures generate $997.7 million in business activity and $21.4 million in sales tax revenues. Holden noted that wildlife watching supports more than 13,000 jobs in the Show-Me State.
One-hundred sixty-seven species of birds nest in Missouri, and another 235 bird species have been documented as migrating through or visiting the Show-Me State.
Holden also hailed the formation of the Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative (MoBCI) to ensure the continuation of healthy, diverse bird populations. More than 50 organizations, including the Conservation Department, business, industry, Audubon Missouri, Ducks Unlimited and other private conservation groups are part of the MoBCI coalition.
Organizations with an interest in bird conservation are invited to join the coalition. More information is available from Audubon Missouri, 2620 Forum Blvd., Suite C-1, Columbia, 65203. Phone 573/447-2249. For more information about birds in Missouri, visit http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/nathis/birds/.
- Jim Low -
