Date: 1/21/26 4:52 pm From: Diana S <wildlifenorth100...> Subject: [NHBirds] Fwd: Help Protect Birds in New Hampshire from Toxic Pesticides!
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From: Justine Hanson <justinehanson...>
Date: Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Subject: Fwd: Help Protect Birds in New Hampshire from Toxic Pesticides!
To: Diana Stephens <wildlifenorth100...>
Hi Diana!
How are you? I hope all is going well with you. Any fun bird travel lately?
I spent some time in South America last summer and the birds were amazing.
I’m passing this along as it is related to New Hampshire. Please consider
supporting and spread the word!
Thank you!
Best,
Justine
Sent from my mobile.
Begin forwarded message:
*From:* Justine Hanson <justinehanson...>
*Date:* January 21, 2026 at 1:58:35 PM EST
*To:* Bob Quinn <raqbirds...>
*Subject:* *Fwd: Help Protect Birds in New Hampshire from Toxic Pesticides!*
Hi Bob,
I hope this finds you well. It would be great if you spread the world word
to folks in New Hampshire - see below.
Thanks!
Best,
Justine
Sent from my mobile.
Begin forwarded message:
*From:* Justine Hanson <JHanson...>
*Date:* January 21, 2026 at 10:52:27 AM EST
*To:* <justinehanson...>
*Subject:* *FW: Help Protect Birds in New Hampshire from Toxic Pesticides!*
*From:* American Bird Conservancy <info...>
*Sent:* Tuesday, January 20, 2026 2:36 PM
*To:* development <development...>
*Subject:* Help Protect Birds in New Hampshire from Toxic Pesticides!
Birds need you — Urge your NH legislators to limit toxic pesticides!
*New Hampshire has a critical opportunity to protect birds, waterways, and
ecosystems from some of the most dangerous pesticides.* Neonicotinoids
— *potent
neurotoxins commonly applied as coatings on agricultural seeds* — pose a
severe threat to birds and other wildlife. Now, legislators in the Granite
State have an opportunity to protect wildlife and waterways from toxic
pesticides by* supporting HB 1086 and HB 1431.*
Neonicotinoids, or "neonics," are the most widely used insecticides in the
United States — and among the most dangerous. *Just one neonic-coated seed
can kill a songbird.* These chemicals easily seep into soil, streams, and
lakes, poisoning birds and wiping out the insect populations they depend on
for food.
In New Hampshire, neonics are commonly used on lawns and in row-crop
agriculture, polluting our water and driving declines of beloved species
like the *Purple Finch*, *Eastern Meadowlark*, *Dickcissel*, and many
others.
*The federal government has failed to meaningfully restrict these harmful
pesticides.* That means states must take the lead for birds and other
wildlife. Vermont and Connecticut have already passed legislation to limit
neonic use. *New Hampshire can — and should — do the same. *
HB 1086 and HB 1431 would reclassify neonics and phase out their use on
corn, soy, and wheat seeds, *making New Hampshire safer for vulnerable bird
populations.* Certified Pesticide Applicators would retain access when
truly necessary, and important outdoor uses such as combating the Emerald
Ash Borer would remain unaffected.
*Birds need all the support they can get: Please forward and share this
urgent call to support bird-friendly legislation and take bold action for
birds! *
