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Local conservationists seek 'Bird City' designation; council to consider proclamation
Summary
Volunteers presented a Bird City certification application that organizers say would be low‑cost to the city and could boost wildlife‑viewing tourism; council agreed to bring a proclamation/resolution forward at the next meeting.
Local conservation volunteers asked the council to support Yachats’ application for a Bird City certification, saying the program would recognize the city’s work on wildlife habitat and could support modest tourism increases. The presenters said the initial application requires a steering committee, an umbrella nonprofit (the Lions Club) and a city resolution but does not obligate ongoing staff time unless the city chooses to assist.
The presenter described a $1,000 seed grant secured for the program start and said the certification includes annual reporting and modest volunteer commitments. The council asked staff to prepare a sample proclamation and put a resolution on the next agenda so members could consider formalizing support. "Bird City is modeled after Tree City," the presenter said, urging council support for the designation as both a conservation and tourism opportunity.
