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For World Migratory Bird Day, May 13th, Skagit Audubon Society especially appreciated the leadership of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, who is sponsoring a bill reauthorizing and bolstering the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act.

As members of the Skagit Valley community, we understand the vital role that migratory birds play in our ecosystem and our economy. Our valley is home to myriad migratory bird species that rely on the region's wetlands, forests, and farmland as critical stopover sites during their long journeys. Without these habitats, these birds would be unable to complete their...