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Hi All,
Below you will find responses from Bird Studies Canada, Dr. Howie =
Harshaw, and Environment and Climate Change Canada concerning the =
questions I raised in this forum on eBird privacy and the questionnaire =
on birders and wetland conservation.
I hope this information will be helpful to those who have received and =
completed the questionnaire or are considering whether to do so.
John
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=20
=20
Dear John,
=20
Following up on Howie Harshaw's note in response to your email, I can =
add that Bird Studies Canada was not engaged in this process, and the =
contact information was shared directly by Cornell (eBird is a program, =
lead by Cornell, which also involve a great many other organizations and =
people, but in this case Howie communicated solely with Cornell and BSC =
was not approached).
=20
We are however generally aware, and supportive, of his research. We also =
were approached last year to contribute to drafting the questions as =
part of broader consultations made by Dr Harshaw. I truly believe the =
intent is noble: understand people's motivation in contributing to =
conservation and citizen science, so we can better utlise their efforts =
to promote conservation. I, for one, look forward to seeing the results =
of his research.
=20
That said, there was also in my view a failure in addressing the point =
you raised about how he came into possession with participants' contact =
information, and whether this was done in full collaboration with the =
the various Canadian eBird partners whether Cornell, Bird Studies Canada =
or Regroupement Qu=C3=A9becOiseaux. This is a bit unfortunate because it =
detracts from the goals of the study, which is ultimately to help =
conservation. I am convinced that Dr Hanshaw is professionally bound to =
a high standard for what he can do with the information he acquired, =
either from Cornell or during the survey.
If you have further concerns, I would encourage you to contact the eBird =
team at Cornell who will be in a better position to address your =
questions regarding their privacy policy.
=20
I hope this helps!
=20
Denis Lepage
Bird Studies Canada
<http://avibase.cahttp:/ebird.ca> http://avibase.cahttp://ebird.ca
=20
=20
Dear Mr. Kearney,
Thank you for getting touch about the North American Birdwatching =
Survey. I am sorry to have caused you concern about the use of your =
contact information. I would be happy to remove your name from the list =
if you like.
I received your name and email address from eBird, who is a partner of =
this research. I am not privy to eBird's user agreements, and used the =
list in good faith. My use of the names on this list is solely to engage =
with Canadian birdwatchers to solicit their attitudes and preferences =
for the management of waterfowl and wetlands for tis particular research =
project. Your privacy is important to me. All aspects of this study have =
been reviewed and vetted by the University of Alberta Research Ethics =
Board; I am bound by protocols that preserve potential participants =
privacy. All data related to this study is confidential, and data is not =
shared beyond the immediate research team. With regard to the list =
provided by eBird, I am the only person that is using this list; no =
other researchers or research assistants have access to this =
information. When the data collection has been completed, the eBird list =
that I was provided with will be deleted and not used again for any =
purpose. Any reports, memos, journal articles, or other communications =
will present results in aggregate so that individual responses cannot be =
identified.
The survey is being conducted on behalf of the North American Waterfowl =
Management Plan (NAWMP) in order to explore and understand the attitudes =
and preferences of people who have connections to waterfowl and =
wetlands. Over the course of its history, NAWMP has primary engaged with =
waterfowl hunters; however, since 2012, it has been recognized that =
there are other people (and groups of people) that have connections to, =
and opinions about, the management of waterfowl and wetlands. NAWMP =
predicates its management and coordination of management of waterfowl =
and their habitats on science; but it also recognizes that wildlife and =
their habitats are managed in the public interest, and that successful =
management requires an understanding of people who use and value these =
habitats and waterfowl.=20
In an effort to broaden the perspectives that we hear, we have begun to =
engage with other stakeholders. We have worked with eBird so that we can =
hear from birdwatchers about a range of issues, and include =
birdwatchers' attitudes, values, and preferences in discussions about =
how best to manage waterfowl and wetlands. This survey represents our =
first interaction with birdwatchers.
You have asked who I and what my research is about. I am an associate =
professor in the Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation at the =
University of Alberta. I am curious about how people connect with =
nature, and what role(s) recreation plays in people's interaction with, =
and understanding of, nature and natural processes. My research is =
primarily concerned with outdoor recreation that takes place outside of =
parks and protected ares (i.e., Crown land). In addition to seeking =
understanding about who is engaged in outdoor recreation, why people =
seek outdoor experiences, and how these interactions with the outdoors =
affects people, I have helped to incorporate public preferences and =
values into the management of natural resources, wildlife, and land-use =
planning.
=20
I have not included the Naturalist group that you sent your message to =
in my reply, as I am not a member of that group. However, if you would =
like to forward my response to that list, please do.
Take care,
- Howie
_______________________________
Howie Harshaw, PhD
2-130J Van Vliet Complex (University Hall)
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H9
Tel: (780) 492-6821
<http://bit.ly/PER-Harshaw> Faculty Profile
Web: <http://www.hd-research.ca> www.hd-research.ca
Good Morning John,=20
=20
I=E2=80=99m happy to answer your questions with what information I have =
regarding the surveys however, as to how Dr. Harshaw obtained your =
e-mail address via ebird I do not have the answers for that and will =
hope that Dr. Harshaw or ebird can respond to that one directly.=20
=20
The surveys, developed for the North American Waterfowl Management Plan =
(NAWMP) are part of a larger research project, a national survey of =
waterfowl hunters and a national survey of birders in both the US (via =
the US Geological Survey) and Canada via Dr. Harshaw. The surveys have =
been development for 2 years and were formulated from a series of =
workshops across Canada in 2015-16. The purpose of the surveys is to =
collect information from the users that would help respond to the NAWMP =
goals and objectives, specifically goal # 3 =E2=80=93 Growing numbers of =
waterfowl hunters, other conservationists and citizens who enjoy and =
actively support waterfowl and wetlands conservation. The surveys data =
will be used to help inform management choices and garner more =
information on from a continental perspective on the attitudes, beliefs =
and preferences of waterfowl hunters and birders and their engagement =
and participation in waterfowl and wetland related activities. =20
=20
I=E2=80=99m happy to provide you with any more information or answer any =
other questions you may have. =20
=20
Tania=20
=20
=20
Tania Morais=20
NAWMP Coordinator Atlantic Region
Canadian Wildlife Service
Environment and Climate Change Canada / Government of Canada
tania.morais@canada.ca <mailto:tania.morais@canada.ca> / Tel: =
+1-506-364-5085
=20
<mailto:john.kearney@ns.sympatico.ca> John Kearney
August 4, 2017 at 6:16 AM
Hi All,
Yesterday, I was asked in an email from Dr. Howie Harshaw, a professor =
at the University of Alberta, to complete an online survey about birding =
and the conservation of wetlands. It was noted that I was chosen to do =
this survey because I use eBird. While completing the survey, I became =
concerned that the stated objectives of the questionnaire were not fully =
transparent, especially when I was queried as to my willingness to pay =
user fees to birdwatch on public or private wetlands.
=20
How did Dr. Harshaw get my (and other naturens users) name and email =
address from eBird? When I log on to eBird and click on the My eBird =
tab, there is at the bottom of the right menu, under Account Settings, =
My eBird Preferences, which allows me to control if or what part of my =
eBird data can be viewed publicly. This concerns only data privacy. =
However, if I go to the About tab, and click on Privacy Policy on the =
right menu, I find the following statement: =E2=80=9CIf you submit an =
unusual observation, our team or regional editors may e-mail you to =
request more details, but your email address and contact information =
will not be sold or distributed outside the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, =
Audubon and eBird partners in regions where you are =
participating.=E2=80=9D I assume in this case, eBird and it=E2=80=99s =
Canadian partner, Bird Studies Canada, has decided that Dr. Harshaw at =
the University of Alberta is also an eBird partner and have shared our =
names and email addresses with him.
=20
Who is Dr. Harshaw and what is his research about? According to his =
profile page on the University of Alberta website: =E2=80=9CThis project =
is being conducted on behalf of the North American Waterfowl Management =
Plan, a trilateral agreement between Canada, the US, and Mexico; I am =
working with Environment Canada and the Canadian Wildlife Service on the =
project to better inform the management and planning of waterfowl and =
wetlands across jurisdictions. This project will influence national (and =
international) policy and management strategies for the conservation and =
stewardship.=E2=80=9D
=20
I am copying this email to Dr. Harshaw and other partners in the study, =
Environment and Climate Change Canada, and eBird.
=20
John
=20
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xt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Hi All,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowte=
xt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Below you will find responses from Bird =
Studies Canada, Dr. Howie Harshaw, and Environment and Climate Change =
Canada concerning the questions I raised in this forum on eBird privacy =
and the questionnaire on birders and wetland =
conservation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowte=
xt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>I hope this information will be helpful =
to those who have received and completed the questionnaire or are =
considering whether to do so.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowte=
xt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>John<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
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xt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>--------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p>=
<p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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xt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
>Dear John,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
>Following up on Howie Harshaw's note in response to your email, I can =
add that Bird Studies Canada was not engaged in this process, and the =
contact information was shared directly by Cornell (eBird is a program, =
lead by Cornell, which also involve a great many other organizations and =
people, but in this case Howie communicated solely with Cornell and BSC =
was not approached).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
>We are however generally aware, and supportive, of his research. We =
also were approached last year to contribute to drafting the questions =
as part of broader consultations made by Dr Harshaw. I truly believe the =
intent is noble: understand people's motivation in contributing to =
conservation and citizen science, so we can better utlise their efforts =
to promote conservation. I, for one, look forward to seeing the results =
of his research.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
>That said, there was also in my view a failure in addressing the point =
you raised about how he came into possession with participants' contact =
information, and whether this was done in full collaboration with the =
the various Canadian eBird partners whether Cornell, Bird Studies Canada =
or Regroupement Qu=C3=A9becOiseaux. This is a bit unfortunate because it =
detracts from the goals of the study, which is ultimately to help =
conservation. I am convinced that Dr Hanshaw is professionally bound to =
a high standard for what he can do with the information he acquired, =
either from Cornell or during the survey.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
>If you have further concerns, I would encourage you to contact the =
eBird team at Cornell who will be in a better position to address your =
questions regarding their privacy policy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
>I hope this helps!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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>Denis Lepage<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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>Bird Studies Canada<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><a =
href=3D"http://avibase.cahttp:/ebird.ca"><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>http://avibas=
e.cahttp://ebird.ca</span></a><span =
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><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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style=3D'margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Dear Mr. =
Kearney,<br><br>Thank you for getting touch about the North American =
Birdwatching Survey. I am sorry to have caused you concern about the use =
of your contact information. I would be happy to remove your name from =
the list if you like.<br><br>I received your name and email address from =
eBird, who is a partner of this research. I am not privy to eBird's user =
agreements, and used the list in good faith. My use of the names on this =
list is solely to engage with Canadian birdwatchers to solicit their =
attitudes and preferences for the management of waterfowl and wetlands =
for tis particular research project. Your privacy is important to me. =
All aspects of this study have been reviewed and vetted by the =
University of Alberta Research Ethics Board; I am bound by protocols =
that preserve potential participants privacy. All data related to this =
study is confidential, and data is not shared beyond the immediate =
research team. With regard to the list provided by eBird, I am the only =
person that is using this list; no other researchers or research =
assistants have access to this information. When the data collection has =
been completed, the eBird list that I was provided with will be deleted =
and not used again for any purpose. Any reports, memos, journal =
articles, or other communications will present results in aggregate so =
that individual responses cannot be identified.<br><br>The survey is =
being conducted on behalf of the North American Waterfowl Management =
Plan (NAWMP) in order to explore and understand the attitudes and =
preferences of people who have connections to waterfowl and wetlands. =
Over the course of its history, NAWMP has primary engaged with waterfowl =
hunters; however, since 2012, it has been recognized that there are =
other people (and groups of people) that have connections to, and =
opinions about, the management of waterfowl and wetlands. NAWMP =
predicates its management and coordination of management of waterfowl =
and their habitats on science; but it also recognizes that wildlife and =
their habitats are managed in the public interest, and that successful =
management requires an understanding of people who use and value these =
habitats and waterfowl. <br><br>In an effort to broaden the perspectives =
that we hear, we have begun to engage with other stakeholders. We have =
worked with eBird so that we can hear from birdwatchers about a range of =
issues, and include birdwatchers' attitudes, values, and preferences in =
discussions about how best to manage waterfowl and wetlands. This survey =
represents our first interaction with birdwatchers.<br><br>You have =
asked who I and what my research is about. I am an associate professor =
in the Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation at the University =
of Alberta. I am curious about how people connect with nature, and what =
role(s) recreation plays in people's interaction with, and understanding =
of, nature and natural processes. My research is primarily concerned =
with outdoor recreation that takes place outside of parks and protected =
ares (i.e., Crown land). In addition to seeking understanding about who =
is engaged in outdoor recreation, why people seek outdoor experiences, =
and how these interactions with the outdoors affects people, I have =
helped to incorporate public preferences and values into the management =
of natural resources, wildlife, and land-use planning.<br> <br>I =
have not included the Naturalist group that you sent your message to in =
my reply, as I am not a member of that group. However, if you would like =
to forward my response to that list, please do.<br><br>Take =
care,<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div =
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Howie<br><br>_______________________________<br><br>Howie Harshaw, =
PhD<br>2-130J Van Vliet Complex (University Hall)<br>Edmonton, Alberta, =
T6G 2H9<br>Tel: (780) 492-6821<br></span><a =
href=3D"http://bit.ly/PER-Harshaw"><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Faculty =
Profile</span></a><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><br>Web: </span><a =
href=3D"http://www.hd-research.ca"><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>www.hd-research.ca</span></a=
><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div>=
<p class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
>Good Morning John, </span><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
> </span><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
>I=E2=80=99m happy to answer your questions with what information I have =
regarding the surveys however, as to how Dr. Harshaw obtained your =
e-mail address via ebird I do not have the answers for that and will =
hope that Dr. Harshaw or ebird can respond to that one directly. =
</span><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
> </span><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
>The surveys, developed for the North American Waterfowl Management Plan =
(NAWMP) are part of a larger research project, a national survey of =
waterfowl hunters and a national survey of birders in both the US =
(via the US Geological Survey) and Canada via Dr. Harshaw. =
The surveys have been development for 2 years and were formulated from a =
series of workshops across Canada in 2015-16. The purpose of =
the surveys is to collect information from the users that would help =
respond to the NAWMP goals and objectives, specifically goal # 3 =
=E2=80=93 Growing numbers of waterfowl hunters, other conservationists =
and citizens who enjoy and actively support waterfowl and wetlands =
conservation. The surveys data will be used to help inform =
management choices and garner more information on from a continental =
perspective on the attitudes, beliefs and preferences of waterfowl =
hunters and birders and their engagement and participation in waterfowl =
and wetland related activities. </span><span =
lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
> </span><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
>I=E2=80=99m happy to provide you with any more information or answer =
any other questions you may have. </span><span =
lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
> </span><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
>Tania </span><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
> </span><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
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style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'=
> </span><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Tania Morais =
</span></b><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'text-autospace:none'><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>NAWMP Coordinator Atlantic =
Region</span><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Canadian Wildlife =
Service</span><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Environment and Climate =
Change Canada / Government of Canada</span><span =
lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'text-autospace:none'><u><span lang=3DFR-CA =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue'><a =
href=3D"mailto:tania.morais@canada.ca">tania.morais@canada.ca</a></span><=
/u><span lang=3DFR-CA style=3D'font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> / Tel: =
+1-506-364-5085</span><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowte=
xt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></=
p><div =
style=3D'margin-left:18.75pt;margin-top:22.5pt;margin-right:18.75pt;margi=
n-bottom:7.5pt'><div style=3D'border:none;border-top:solid #EDF1F4 =
1.5pt;padding:8.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'vertical-align:middle'><a =
href=3D"mailto:john.kearney@ns.sympatico.ca"><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>John =
Kearney</span></a><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div>=
<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dright =
style=3D'text-align:right;vertical-align:middle'><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#909AA4'>August 4, =
2017 at 6:16 AM</span><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div>=
</div><div style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;margin-right:18.0pt'><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Hi =
All,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Yesterday, I =
was asked in an email from Dr. Howie Harshaw, a professor at the =
University of Alberta, to complete an online survey about birding and =
the conservation of wetlands. It was noted that I was chosen to do this =
survey because I use eBird. While completing the survey, I became =
concerned that the stated objectives of the questionnaire were not fully =
transparent, especially when I was queried as to my willingness to pay =
user fees to birdwatch on public or private =
wetlands.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span>=
<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>How did Dr. =
Harshaw get my (and other naturens users) name and email address from =
eBird? When I log on to eBird and click on the My eBird tab, there is at =
the bottom of the right menu, under Account Settings, My eBird =
Preferences, which allows me to control if or what part of my eBird data =
can be viewed publicly. This concerns only data privacy. However, if I =
go to the About tab, and click on Privacy Policy on the right menu, I =
find the following statement: =E2=80=9C</span>If you submit an unusual =
observation, our team or regional editors may e-mail you to request more =
details, but your email address and contact information will not be sold =
or distributed outside the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon and eBird =
partners in regions where you are participating.=E2=80=9D I assume in =
this case, eBird and it=E2=80=99s Canadian partner, Bird Studies Canada, =
has decided that Dr. Harshaw at the University of Alberta is also an =
eBird partner and have shared our names and email addresses with =
him.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Who is Dr. Harshaw and what is his research about? =
According to his profile page on the University of Alberta website: =
=E2=80=9CThis project is being conducted on behalf of the North American =
Waterfowl Management Plan, a trilateral agreement between Canada, the =
US, and Mexico; I am working with Environment Canada and the Canadian =
Wildlife Service on the project to better inform the management and =
planning of waterfowl and wetlands across jurisdictions. This project =
will influence national (and international) policy and management =
strategies for the conservation and =
stewardship.=E2=80=9D<o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>I am copying =
this email to Dr. Harshaw and other partners in the study, Environment =
and Climate Change Canada, and eBird.<o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>John<o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>=
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