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Where does the money go?
You may not know that as a community-centered, local organization, Audubon Minnesota's budget is based on direct charitable contributions and program revenues. Without support from individuals, statewide initiatives such as the Important Bird Areas Program would not be possible. As you read about Audubon Minnesota’s activities and plans, we hope you will consider supporting these programs here in Minnesota by making a gift directly to Audubon Minnesota.
Membership payments and gifts sent to the National Audubon Society support vital work at the national and global level, but do not remain in Minnesota to support local activities.
We realize that you receive many mailings from the National Audubon Society as well as the requests this office sends out annually. If you want your dollars to remain in Minnesota to support local activities, please make your check payable to Audubon Minnesota. Your gift of $20 or more entitles you to all benefits of Audubon membership, including the award-winning Audubon magazine and the Audubon Minnesota newsletter. Your gifts to Audubon Minnesota help make the following possible:
Science programs with an emphasis on citizen engagement
Our science program builds upon Audubon's heritage of bird conservation and the successful cultivation of citizen scientists who assist with our many conservation efforts. Whether an area supports a large concentration or exceptional diversity of birds, harbors rare and endangered species, or contains unique or threatened habitat, conservation of these sites is crucial. These are the places that make up our landscape, that help define the special nature of our state and our communities. Audubon Minnesota has made the identification and conservation of these special places a top priority through the development of a Bird Conservation Initiative for Minnesota based around our Important Bird Area (IBA) program.
Effective grassroots advocacy for the protection of critical habitat
Action is the natural outgrowth of our passion to conserve and protect our environment. Partnership is the best word to describe Audubon's approach to influencing public policy. Our success is based on our ability to leverage grassroots support through our chapters and members and build coalitions and alliances. We work closely with the national public policy office of Audubon to assure coordination of activities on key national issues. Audubon's grassroots network of activists and science-based, solution-oriented approach to resolving public policy issues have earned the organization a reputation as a thoughtful, reputable advocate for wildlife and habitat.
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