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Communities that are designated benefit in many ways.  These communities:

• Are part of a local and international community of cities, towns, counties, and campuses that value birds and are working to protect them.  
• Are publicly promoted through signage, local websites on the Bird City Network site, and media like news stories and press releases. 
• Are tourism friendly and worthy of visiting with representation on the Bird City Network tourism map.   
• Provide enhanced quality of life for residents and visitors by supporting habitat for birds that improves water and air quality, educational and recreational opportunities, property values, and more.
• Show support for agriculture through free rodent and insect pest reduction from birds.
• Help protect infrastructure by supporting habitat that reduces flooding and erosion.
• Receive access to program support like printed materials and professional consultations about bird conservation. 
• Can use BFI membership to leverage grant dollars. 
• Demonstrate the importance of valuing and protecting our natural resources, including birds!

What Comes with Your Bird Friendly Community Recognition?

Bird Friendly Iowa celebrates your initial recognition as an official Bird Friendly Community by providing you with:

• Two street signs with the Bird Friendly Iowa emblem;
• An all-weather Bird Friendly Iowa flag that can be flown at a prominent civic location;
• A recognition certificate suitable for display at the municipal center;
• A special page on Bird Friendly Iowa’s website devoted to your community’s bird conservation and education achievements for birds and other wildlife;
• An electronic Bird Friendly Iowa logo/emblem that can be used on appropriate municipal web sites and printed materials, as well as the web sites of partner organizations and local businesses; and
• Press releases to appropriate media.