“Bird City Wisconsin came to us three years ago to educate us on migration and best practices,” said Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin. The credit, SSpc55, already has been approved on the pending LEED application for Fiserv Forum. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program (LEED) Bird Collision Deterrence credit, which was created in partnership with ABC. The 17,500-seat arena was designed to achieve the U.S. The $524-million Fiserv Forum is located in the heart of Milwaukee, which is a Bird City Wisconsin community. Hopefully the team’s message, that designing with birds in mind is an achievable goal, will set Fiserv Forum up as a model for arenas, stadiums and all other buildings for years to come.” “The Bucks stepped up for birds in a way that no sports franchise ever has.

“The Milwaukee Bucks’ bold decision to build the world’s first bird-friendly arena speaks volumes about the ownership’s character, concern for the environment, and desire to be a part of a green community,” said Bird City Wisconsin’s former director Bryan Lenz, who recently joined the staff of American Bird Conservancy (ABC) as its collisions campaign manager. The $524-million Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee was built with windows that deter bird collisions.Īddressing collisions is vitally important not only because of the inherent value of birds, but also because birds reduce pest populations, pollinate plants, disperse seeds, provide other natural services, and captivate tens of millions of Americans with their beauty and fascinating behavior. Scientists estimate that this staggering total likely accounts for 5 to 10% of the birds in the United States and contributes to ongoing declines in bird populations across North America. This is a significant victory for bird conservation because up to 1 billion birds die annually after colliding with glass in the United States. The Milwaukee Bucks have achieved a first with their new arena: Fiserv Forum will be the world’s first bird-friendly sports and entertainment arena, upon completion of the Bucks’ application for LEED Silver® certification. Milwaukee Bucks Open First Bird-friendly Arenaįiserv Forum uses glass visible to birds, minimizes disorienting light

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