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Join the Wisconsin Academy, Hillary Thompson (Whooping Crane Project Manager at the International Crane Foundation), and Danielle Washington (Program Manager at Community Water Services) for an insightful talk on the importance of clean and healthy water for waterbirds and humans, respectively. The speakers will explore the issues impacting Wisconsin’s waters, and how these affect both avian and human health. Hillary will talk about historic and current efforts to protect Wisconsin’s cranes and waterbirds from the impacts of wetland loss and degradation, and Danielle will share parallel efforts to improve Milwaukee’s water quality and protect human health. Participants will also learn how they can get involved in efforts to protect Wisconsin’s wetlands, rivers, lakes, and streams. In-person attendees will enjoy a birding walk on the Urban Ecology Center’s grounds with our speakers.This is a free, hybrid event with a live-streamed option available via Zoom.
Register at: https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/birdswater
This event is part of the Birds and Beyond series.
#BirdsandBeyond is an exciting series from the Wisconsin Academy in partnership with the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, and Color in the Outdoors. This immersive journey, taking place from September 2024 to March 2025 across Wisconsin, delves deep into the intricate world of birds and their connections to broader scientific topics, including water quality, conservation, climate change, and astronomy, as well as the arts and letters. Birds and Beyond is made possible by our series sponsors, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, the Feminist Bird Club, the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, Jay Handy, and Dr. Robert Mathieu.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3700 W Pierce St, Milwaukee, WI 53215-1032, United States
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