The Migratory Bird Treaty Act: Recent changes and interpretation
Instructors: Dr. Richard Fischer, DoD Partners in Flight /
Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Eric L. Kershner, Division of Migratory Bird Management,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Eric L. Kershner, Division of Migratory Bird Management,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
This half-day interactive workshop will use a scenario based format to provide an overview of migratory bird-related requirements, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Migratory Bird “Readiness” Rule, and Executive Order 13186 and the associated Memorandum of Understanding. It will cover recent changes in interpretation of the MBTA; explain how, when, and where regulations apply; implications for enabling mission; and the importance of communication and collaboration across pillars at the installation level. This course will present and discuss a wide variety of real and simulated migratory bird scenarios on DoD lands, and describe differences in regulations and guidance between USFWS and DoD. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own migratory bird scenarios from installations such that we can discuss and provide insight on how to address in a mission-support framework.
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The Migratory Bird Treaty Act: Training Overview
Introduction to a half-day interactive workshop will use a scenario based format to provide an overview of migratory bird-related requirements, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Migratory Bird “Readiness” Rule, and Executive Order 13186 and the associated Memorandum of Understanding. 
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The Migratory Bird Treaty Act: 101
A discussion and overview of the basics of the Migratory Bird Act
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The Migratory Bird Treaty Act: Implementation on DoD Installations
A discussion of current DOD Guidance on the implementation of the MBTA on DoD Installations.
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The Migratory Bird Treaty Act: Species Protected and Others at Risk List
A discussion of species protected by the MBTA.
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The Migratory Bird Treaty Act: DoD Mission Sensitive SpeciesA discussion of species (and their habitats) having the highest potential to impact the military mission should they become Federally listed.
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The Migratory Bird Treaty Act: EO 13186; Federal Agency Responsibility
A discussion of Federal Agency responsibility to protect migratory birds under Executive Order 13186.
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