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ID SCR129
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Idaho has over 400 bird species, but North American bird populations have declined by 30% since 1970 for reasons not yet well understood.
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Birds provide ecosystem services including pollination, seed dispersal, insect control, and rodent reduction, and support Idaho's hunting heritage and economy.
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Bird hunting and wildlife watching generated $51.5 million for Idaho's economy in 2018, with over 400,000 Idahoans and 79,000 out-of-state visitors engaging in bird-watching activities.
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Idaho's population has increased at least 151% since 1970, impacting natural habitats, and some Idaho wetlands are becoming drier and saltier, reducing suitability for nesting birds.
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The Legislature declares support for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and other agencies to increase efforts to understand causes of bird population decline and identify restoration opportunities.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and declaring support to better understand the issues that are contributing to the decline of Idaho's bird populations and the implications of this decline and to identify opportunities to restore healthy wild bird populations.
WILD BIRD POPULATIONS
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to Resources & Conservation
2/13/2020