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Bird Sanctuary

In February 1991, Mesquite was declared a bird sanctuary in cooperation with the Dallas County Audobon Society. Audobon donated 1,000 hours to the project. The program has five parts: preservation of habitat; mitigation of development; protection of birds from harm; education of students in MISD; and public education and community involvement.

An ordinance was adopted declaring the entire City a bird sanctuary and that all city-owned property would be managed in such a manner as to promote the development of bird and wildlife habitat. The ordinance also provides that, wherever possible, the City will leave the environment in its natural state.

It is against the Bird Sanctuary Ordinance of the City of Mesquite to trap, hunt, shoot or attempt to shoot or molest in any manner any bird or wild fowl within the City. This ordinance extends to bird nests as well.

The City of Mesquite continues to maintain birdhouses and feeding stations. The M.I.S.D. continues to provide curriculum opportunities for bird and wildlife education. Keep Mesquite Beautiful provides educational information on planting native plants that are used for food source.