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MI HR0144

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

Peter Pettalia

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares Iosco County the Premiere Birding Capital of Michigan
  • Iosco County contains three National Audubon Society designated Important Birding Areas (IBAs) providing essential habitat for breeding, wintering, and migrating birds
  • County features critical bird habitats including nesting areas for endangered Kirtland's Warblers (largest concentration in Michigan), Bald Eagles, Osprey, and the only identified nesting populations of endangered Piping Plovers on the U.S. side of Lake Huron
  • Tawas Point provides critical spring migration habitat and hosts an annual Tawas Birding Festival in May that attracts bird watchers worldwide
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives, Michigan Audubon Society, and National Audubon Society

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare Iosco County the Premiere Birding Capital of the state of Michigan.

Iosco County

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Natural Resources

5/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources5/15/2013

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