Sentences with phrase «migratory bird treaty»

pointed out that Exxon violated the migratory bird treaty act and paid a fine of $ 600,000 for 85 birds killed on its property.

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The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) represents the incorporation of, and domestic implementation of, four treaties that are concerned with, among other things, preventing the extinction of migratoMigratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) represents the incorporation of, and domestic implementation of, four treaties that are concerned with, among other things, preventing the extinction of migratorymigratory birds.

This treaty is intended to protect wetland habitat of migratory shore birds whose numbers are in severe decline worldwide.