I know they are looking for input on bird species.  Please attend or find a way to comment on the plans -- see email below to get a copy of the plans.


THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE DIVISION INVITES YOU TOO...

The District of Columbia Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Planning Workshop
When: 	Saturday, July 30, 2005 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Where: 	Aquatic Resources Education CenterAnacostia Park 2600 Anacostia Drive, SEWashington, DC 20020(202) 581-2560
Purpose:  	To update you on the progress of the District of Columbia Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy and to solicit your input on necessary conservation actions. 
	
BACKGROUND
The District of Columbia Fisheries and Wildlife Division is developing a comprehensive Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy for the District to guide the actions of the Division and our partners in the conservation of wildlife species of Greatest Conservation Need over the next 10 years. These species of Greatest Conservation Need include 150+ species at risk in the District of Columbia and are primarily declining nongame wildlife, threatened or endangered species, and rare species. We received valuable feedback and comments over the past year from many of our partners on a draft list of these species. We have since incorporated this input and finalized the list of species of Greatest Conservation Need.We next identified the key 14 habitats that support these 150+ species. These key wildlife habitats form the basis of the District of Columbia's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy.  Fourteen key wildlife habitats have been described and mapped. The wildlife species of Greatest Conservation Need supported by each key habitat have been identified. We have identified the major threats to these habitats and a draft list of conservation actions. These conservation actions are the core functions that are to be implemented to conserve the species of Greatest Conservation Need. 

WE NEED YOUR INPUT ON THESE CONSERVATION ACTIONS. Not only do we need you to suggest additional conservation actions for each key habitat, but we also need you to help PRIORITIZE these actions. A copy of the District of Columbia Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy can be received by mail or electronically by calling (202)-535-2266 or emailing 

Denise Ryan
Cheverly, MD

See Marianne -- I still care about DC! : )