Northwest mexico is one of the most important areas for shorebirds in the pacific flyway- supporting a large number of both resident and migratory shorebirds

This region includes 15 western hemisphere shorebird reserve network (whsrn) or pacific americas shorebird conservation strategy sites. The region also provides critical breeding and nonbreeding habitats for 8 federally listed in shorebird species in mexico. Despite its ecological importance the habitats of some sites in northwest mexico are being degraded by human disturbance- especially due to recreational activities and plastic pollution in coastal environments- and thus they need active management and updated population status information. The negative effect of recreational disturbance and plastic pollution on shorebird abundance and distribution occurs not only during the breeding season but also during winter and affects resident and migratory species. The goal of this project is to plan and implement conservation actions to benefit listed shorebird species and their priority habitats in northwest mexico. We will develop a collaborative network of local partners for planning implementing conservation activities and generating scientific information to support decision-making.