Statement from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ California on deaths of birds from Caltrans construction in Petaluma

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ California today issued the following statement from Policy Director Dan Taylor regarding the ongoing deaths of Cliff Swallows at the Caltrans construction site in Petaluma:

“ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ California has been greatly saddened to hear that poorly considered measures by Caltrans to keep migratory Cliff Swallows away from its construction in Petaluma has resulted in many bird deaths.â€

“We support the efforts of local groups, including ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ chapters, to raise awareness about this important issue, and join them in calling on Caltrans to develop sensible measures to protect migratory birds from construction-related injury.â€

“The Migratory Bird Treaty Act – one of this country’s bedrock environmental laws – grants full protection to migratory birds from these types of injuries, be they intentional or accidental.â€

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