Larsen's new migratory birds law means $6.5M per year in avian aid
EVERETT — Since 1970, the North American bird population has decreased from an estimated 10 billion to almost 7 billion birds.
Migratory birds have suffered some of the steepest declines over the past several decades, according to a report by the Science journal. These birds especially benefit local ecosystems by controlling pests and pollinating plants.
A new law co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, reauthorizes a program to bolster migratory bird conservation throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Through 2028, the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act will make $6.5 million available annually to nonprofits and environmental organizations across the country. President Joe Biden signed the bill into law Wednesday, after passing the Senate with a voice vote.
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