Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Conservation Legislation, Regulations & Campaigns
HCBC supports the conservation of the wild birds of Howard County and beyond. This includes measures which also provide non-avian environmental benefits. The targets of HCBC’s conservation efforts include, but are not limited to, state and county legislators, local government agencies, private sector companies and private property owners. Here are some examples of HCBC’s conservation goals:
Ban or limit harmful chemicals and pesticides
Promote bird friendly buildings
Oppose destructive development
It’s up to you to contact your legislative representatives and make your voice known!
Find your Congressman:
https://www.house.gov/
Write your Senator: https://www.senatecontact.com/maryland/
Contact your Maryland Assembly representative:
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District
What can you do to help birds?
Treat your home windows so birds don’t collide with them. Extract from MOS’s The Goldfinch, Vol 44(1)
Have your children make a disposable bird feeder from recycled materials. Use the PBS Kids or Natural History Museum plans.