This Group has established itself as a central group to bring
people together working on the conservation of Storks, Ibises
and Spoonbills, facilitate communication and enhance co-
operative conservation efforts. Many people look at the Group in
this way. Through co-operation, the Group can achieve the
greatest conservation. 1. To work for the conservation of
Storks, Ibises and Spoonbills (and other waterbirds). 2. To
monitor the status of the species, with particular interest on
endangered species but following all species. 3. To facilitate
co-operative efforts for these birds among conservationists and
researchers. 4. To provide support to conservation efforts: e.g.
contacts, information, etc. 5. To provide critical monitoring
and other information to Wetlands International, BirdLife
International and IUCN. There are two Chairs, 12 Co-ordinators
and 850–950 members and correspondents. The Chairs respond to
inquiries, follow the status of the birds, try to facilitate
communication and contribute to conservati