You can be an advocate for this bird by addressing your concerns or ideas you may have to help protect this sparrow by writing a letter to the governor of Florida, Rick Scott, at this address:
Office of Governor Rick Scott
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead, American Cultural Anthropologist
Donate to Nonprofits!
The National Audubon Society
Within the National Audubon Society, The Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Working Group dedicates its time and efforts towards saving the dying Florida Grasshopper Sparrows. The people in this group manage the land the sparrows occupy, and continue to research more about this specific sparrow. Their goal is to manage the sparrows' habitat to the best standard possible, therefore protecting their habitat. They plan on doing so from intensive research effort; examining threats like disease, genetics, and prepare for captive breeding efforts if necessary (Audubon Florida News, 2012). To help, you can donate to Audubon’s efforts towards saving birds that are becoming extinct by clicking here!
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
There are over 50 endangered species in Florida alone, and each species deserves a chance to be saved (McKey, 2012). The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has put in much effort towards saving the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow. They have created the recovery plan for this species (the plan to prevent and stop any further degradation or destruction of habitat within Kissimmee River Basin), and have done immense research on how to successfully restore this species. What they have also found in their research is that their habitat and the species overall need to be self-sustaining, the nest requirements need to be fulfilled, which are overgrown and non-grazed pastures, and the species need to have a high genetic variability (Florida Grasshopper Sparrow, 1986). The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service cannot financially support all of the endangered bird species. You can help by donating money towards this important research to prevent extinction of this precious bird.
If you are so generous, please make your check or money order payable to the "U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service" and in the memo area write "Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act." This will ensure the funding is directed to the correct program. Each donor will receive a written acknowledgement of their donation. Click here to access the full website, or you can mail your check or money order to:
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Program
Division of Bird Habitat Conservation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
5275 Leesburg Pike, MS-MB
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
Don't Buy These Products!
To help protect and save the Florida Grasshopper Sparrows habitat, do not buy any product that has been grown or pastured in the south and central prairie land in Florida. More specifically, do not purchase any beef produced in the Kissimmee, Florida area because it has likely been pastured on these lands.
If You See Something Say Somthing
If you see the mistreatment of this bird don’t be afraid to report it! Together we can help protect this species from the harmful world and its surroundings. It takes a community to protect a community.
Volunteer!
Visit Kissimmee State Park!
Write A Letter
Share This Website!
Like Us on Facebook!
Sign Our Petition!
You can help by volunteering at the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve Park. There are over 160 state parks in Florida with over 700,000 acres of land and these parks could not function without the generous help of volunteers. Click here to apply!
By sharing this website with friends and family you are helping to bring awareness of this endangered species, and indirectly helping this voiceless bird by acting as its advocate!
You can copy and paste this link and share it with friends and family! savethesparrows.wix.com/home
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You can click here to sign out petition to help stop the habitat destruction of the sparrows habitat, central and south prairie of Kissimmee, Florida!
You can help support this park that protects the sparrows simply by visiting, and this indirectly helps these voiceless birds. There are so many fun activities you can partake in at this state park…
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Birding
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Camping
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Riding Horses
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Fishing
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Canoeing and Kayaking
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Hiking
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Picnic