Birds and Water (in-person)

Join Hillary Thompson, Whooping Crane Project Manager at the International Crane Foundation, and Danielle Washington, Program Manager at Community Water Services, for an insightful talk on the importance of clean and healthy water for waterbirds and humans, respectively. The speakers will explore the issues impacting Wisconsin’s waters, and how these affect both avian and human health. Hillary will talk about historic and current efforts to protect Wisconsin’s cranes and waterbirds from the impacts of wetland loss and degradation, and Danielle will share parallel efforts to improve Milwaukee’s water quality and protect human health. Participants will also learn how they can get involved in efforts to protect Wisconsin’s wetlands, rivers, lakes, and streams. In-person attendees will enjoy a birding walk on the Urban Ecology Center’s grounds with our speakers.