Partner Application Form

Partner Application Form

Apply to become a Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership partner
MBCP’s mission is to accelerate bird conservation efforts in Maryland through the facilitation of diverse partnerships. We aim to foster a high level of collaboration across public and private sectors, and actively work to increase our member organizations’ capacity and resources. Through this partnership, we will find innovative solutions to the current and future threats to our birds, implement projects and goals, and increase success in raising funds for Maryland bird conservation efforts.

We are a member-driven organization; our partners are actively involved in our committees and efforts. The MBCP creates a voluntary network of local, state, federal and independent organizations that share and support common goals. Membership is free and open to organizations at this time. Individuals should contact us about partner or volunteer opportunities. Our policies & operating procedures are available on our website.

OUR VISION AND SHARED GOALS:

Recognizing the importance of bird conservation in Maryland, the applicant organization will support efforts of the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership. Through collaboration with professionals, volunteers, and others, the organization will work with the MBCP to:
1. Establish, by broadening public participation, diverse partnerships dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats.
2. Assist the implementation of Maryland’s State Wildlife Action Plan by coordinating and supporting conservation efforts in the Plan that require diverse partnerships.
3. Ensure adequate monitoring of birds of conservation priority by strengthening and supporting existing monitoring programs and establishing new monitoring programs where necessary.
4. Become the principal gateway for the public to understand Maryland’s birdlife and its conservation needs.
5. Increase the overall level and effectiveness of funding available for bird conservation in Maryland.
On behalf of the members of the organization named below, we hereby endorse the efforts of the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership to work together to conserve Maryland's birds and the habitats that support them. As a partner in conservation, there are no membership dues or fees.
A. Organization Information
Organization Name: *
Are you a 501(c)(3) non-profit?*
Organization website: *
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MBCP representatives are persons chosen by the applying organization that are responsible for primary communication with the Partnership. They will represent their organization's mission, vote when necessary, and attend selected meetings. Alternate representatives may be named in case the primary contact is unavailable.
Organization MBCP Representative:*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

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CityState

Zip Code
Phone Number*
Email*
Optional: Name an alternate representative for your organization:

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Phone Number
Email
B. Geographic Reach of Your Organization
Where in Maryland do you work?*

Entire State (Please skip to Section C)Within certain Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) or counties (please fill in specific areas below)
BCR 28 (Appalachian Mountains)

ENTIRE BCR -or- select specific counties:Garrett CountyAllegany CountyWashington CountyFrederick CountyOther
BCR 29 (Piedmont)

ENTIRE BCR -or- select specific counties:FrederickMontgomeryCarrollHowardBaltimoreBaltimore CityHarfordCecil
BCR 30 (Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain)

ENTIRE BCR -or- select specific counties:All EASTERN SHORE countiesPrince George'sAnne ArundelCharlesCalvertSt. Mary'sKentQueen Anne'sTalbotCarolineDorchesterWicomicoSomersetWorcester
C. How Your Organization Can Connect with MBCP
Please help us foresee future partnership opportunities with brief responses to the questions below:
What aspects of your organization's mission overlaps with the goals of the MBCP?*
What specific goals of the MBCP are you most interested in collaborating on?*
What is your organization's expertise? What specific services are you able to bring to the MBCP and its members?*
The MBCP will work to increase the capacity and support the goals of our member organizations within our mission. What are the goals you are hoping to achieve through our partnership? What aspects of your work would you like to have support for?*
Please select the working group(s) in which you are interested in participating:

RESEARCH & MONITORING - coordinate data curation and targeted monitoring for citizen science programs and organized survey effortsFOREST HABITAT - enhance the health and abundance of forests, including riparian forestsGRASSLAND HABITAT - increase grassland and early successional habitats and nesting success in grasslands, meadows, and hay fieldsCOASTAL MARSH AND WETLAND HABITAT - monitor habitat resilience project resultsFARMLAND RAPTORS (American Kestrel, Barn Owl) and/or CHIMNEY SWIFTS - protect existing nesting sites and build nesting boxes and towers where appropriateCOMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH - partnership and project successes and needsEDUCATION - integrate birds into environmental and outdoor educationFUNDING - identify potential sources of funding for projects and administrationSUSTAINABILITY - facilitate practices to reduce anthropogenic sources of bird mortality and ensures birds are included in sustainability and Smart Growth measuresBIRD CITY MARYLAND - make communities healthier for birds and for people (see birdcitymaryland.org)Other
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Partner Application Form

A. Organization Information

B. Geographic Reach of Your Organization

C. How Your Organization Can Connect with MBCP