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‘‘What really inspires me is the chanceto have historic impact, and I certainlygot that opportunity as part of the diverseteam that helped make the RESTORE Acta reality. Our partnership—which includedthe National Wildlife Federation, the EnvironmentalDefense Fund, and a numberof important local collaborators, all supportedby the Walton Family Foundation—was the most effective collaboration I’veever been part of. I’m also very proudthat we got state approval for the 2012Louisiana Coastal Master Plan, whichAudubon helped create. It’s as forwardlookingas any such vision in the country.When we put that plan in action, withRESTORE and other oil-spill-related funding,it will help revive vital wetlands thathave been mismanaged for centuries.This is huge news for birds, since abouthalf of North American species use‚‚theMississippi Flyway at one time or another.The centerpiece of our flyway, of course,is America’s largest and most importantriver—and it supports a river of birds.Chris Canfield,Vice President, Mississippi Flyway7Ruddy TuRnsToneThis long-distance migrantbreeds in the Arctic. The mainpressure on the species occursalong its traditional coastalmigration routes, where developmentis a constant threat.AuD ubON 2012 A NNu AL R EPORT 35