Fwd: Help Protect Birds in New Hampshire from Toxic Pesticides!
Diana S
From: Justine Hanson <justin...@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Subject: Fwd: Help Protect Birds in New Hampshire from Toxic Pesticides!
To: Diana Stephens <wildlife...@gmail.com>
Justine B. Hanson, PhD
Senior Development Officer
American Bird Conservancy
P.O. Box 249
From: American Bird Conservancy <in...@abcbirds.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 2:36 PM
To: development <devel...@abcbirds.org>
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.
Dickcissel. Photo by Dan Behm.
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.
New Hampshire's birds need our help.
ACT NOW: Urge your state representatives to pass HB 1086 and HB 1431 and help make New Hampshire safer for birds, waterways, and communities!
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!
Eastern Meadowlark. Photo by Gualberto Becerra / Shutterstock.
Photos: Purple Finch by Dan Behm; Dickcissel by Dan Behm; Eastern Meadowlark by Gualberto Becerra / Shutterstock
Lara, thank you for caring about birds. You can support ABC's mission to conserve wild birds and their habitats by making a gift today.
American Bird Conservancy
P.O. Box 249
The Plains, VA 20198
United States
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Diana S
From: Justine Hanson <justin...@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Subject: Fwd: Help Protect Birds in New Hampshire from Toxic Pesticides!
To: Diana Stephens <wildlife...@gmail.com>
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From: Justine Hanson <justin...@gmail.com>
Date: January 21, 2026 at 1:58:35 PM EST
To: Bob Quinn <raqb...@aol.com>
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,JustineSent from my mobile.
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From: Justine Hanson <JHa...@abcbirds.org>
Date: January 21, 2026 at 10:52:27 AM EST
To: justin...@gmail.com
Subject: FW: Help Protect Birds in New Hampshire from Toxic Pesticides!
Justine B. Hanson, PhD
Senior Development Officer
American Bird Conservancy
P.O. Box 249
The Plains, VA 20198
Office: 540-318-1404
Pronouns: she/her
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Roger Stephenson
Hi Roger, Peter Bixby here. At this point I think there is a reasonable chance that our committee will pass a ban on treated seeds. I think it is likely that the restricted use bill will be held for interim study accompanied by a strong recommendation to the Board of Pesticide Control to draft rules designating most uses as restricted. Thank you for inquiring.
Please update YOUR state reps on these bills emphasizing their bipartisan support.
Roger
On Jan 21, 2026, at 7:48 PM, Diana S <wildlife...@gmail.com> wrote:
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.
Dickcissel. Photo by Dan Behm.
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.
New Hampshire's birds need our help.
ACT NOW: Urge your state representatives to pass HB 1086 and HB 1431 and help make New Hampshire safer for birds, waterways, and communities!
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!
Eastern Meadowlark. Photo by Gualberto Becerra / Shutterstock.
Photos: Purple Finch by Dan Behm; Dickcissel by Dan Behm; Eastern Meadowlark by Gualberto Becerra / Shutterstock
Lara, thank you for caring about birds. You can support ABC's mission to conserve wild birds and their habitats by making a gift today.
American Bird Conservancy
P.O. Box 249
The Plains, VA 20198
United States
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