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Rocky Mountain Raptor Program

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Rocky Mountain Raptor Program
AbbreviationRMRP
Formation1987; 38 years ago (1987)
TypeNonprofit
90-0131614
Legal status501(c)(3)
HeadquartersFort Collins, Colorado
Location
ServicesWildlife/Raptor rescue, rehabilitation, and release. Community conservation education, and knowledge contribution to research
Executive Director & Board Member
Carin Avila
Websitehttps://www.rmrp.org

The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program (RMRP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit wildlife conservation organization based in Fort Collins, Colorado that rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured birds of prey—including eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls—and, through its comprehensive Environmental Education program, teaches the importance of preserving wildlife and wild places for future generations. Their mission is to inspire the protection and conservation of raptors and the environment through excellence in rehabilitation, education, and research. With the vision of creating a world where humans achieve a harmonious valance with wildlife and the environment. RMRP has developed a national reputation for the treatment of raptor illness and injuries, cage design, volunteer management, community involvement, and youth development. Raptor patients receive fracture repair, wound care, fluids to combat dehydration, nutritious food, and regular medical attention to promote healing. Raptors that are permanently injured and therefore non-releasable may become an Educational Ambassador. These raptors are the cornerstone of our Environmental Education program, which makes more than 200 presentations each year throughout the region, teaching children and adults about the importance of protecting wildlife and wild places. The program's environmental education program, particularly in the K-12 sector, has developed an excellent reputation throughout Colorado. RMRP reaches more than 15,000 schoolchildren annually. Numerous outreach exhibits throughout the state reach hundreds of thousands of people annually. Rocky Mountain Raptor Program currently averages about one admission and several injured raptor calls each day, and 77% of treatable raptors are released.[1]

History

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The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program started in 1979 as a student club at Colorado State University,[2] rehabilitating a few injured raptors each year. From the first hawk cared for that year, thousands of raptors have followed. In 2007, to make room for CSU's Veterinary Hospital expansion of a new diagnostic laboratory building, RMRP moved into a facility at 720B East Vine Drive in Fort Collins. The program plans to create a wildlife and rehabilitation facility that is open to the public and will provide conservation education, raptor rehabilitation, and research. RMRP owns a 26-acre (110,000 m2) piece of land that may serve as this future home.

Facilities

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Rocky Mountain Raptor Program currently operates at one facility in North Fort Collins. The raptor rehabilitation center and hospital is located at 720B East Vine Drive in Fort Collins Colorado. Although this facility is not open to the public, tours are available for a small fee.

References

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  1. ^ "Local raptor program admits record amount of birds". The Rocky Mountain Collegian. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  2. ^ Marmaduke, Jacy. "Fort Collins nonprofit rescuing more raptors than ever as human-wildlife encounters grow". The Coloradoan. Retrieved 2021-08-24.

Rocky Mountain Raptor Program

Colorado Secretary of State 501c3 Nonprofit Verification for Rocky Mountain Raptor Program

Colorado Department of Revenue Nonprofit Registration Verification for Rocky Mountain Raptor Program

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