APP Comments on Red Knot Endangered Species Act Listing
Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced protection for the Red Knot subspecies that migrates along the U.S. Atlantic Coast, under the Endangered Species Act. The shorebird, which migrates between northern Canada and southern South America each year, has declined as much as 75 percent since the 1980s.
The APP released the following statement:
“The eastern Red Knot is a magnificent bird in steep decline,” said APP Vice President for Government Relations Mike Daulton. “It needs our help, and APP supports today’s listing. Human activities have pushed this shorebird to the brink, but we know that we can make a difference if we act now. APP will continue working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other partners to assure the recovery of the Atlantic Coast's Red Knot.”
APP experts are available to discuss the status and conservation of the Red Knot and other shorebirds.