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Florida Bird Conservation Initiative

About Us

Mission Statement

The Florida Bird Conservation Initiative is a voluntary public-private partnership that seeks to promote the sustainability of native Florida birds and their habitats through coordinated efforts that strategically address critical needs related to conservation planning, delivery of conservation programs, research and monitoring, education and outreach, and public policy.

Goals and Objectives

Who is FBCI?

Co-Chairs
	Todd Engstrom	FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory, FL Ornithological Society
	Stefani Melvin	U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Atlanta-Migratory Birds, Waterbird Conservation Initiative
Coordinator
	Elena Sachs	Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Steering Committee

FBCI Meeting Minutes

Great Blue Heron and Mottled Ducks by Jamie Federsen

Our mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.