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Audubon Washington is a state field office
of the National
Audubon Society. Together with our network of 26 local
Audubon chapters,
we conserve and restore natural ecosystems for the benefit
of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
We focus on birds, other wildlife, and
their habitats as we conduct scientific
research statewide, educate people of all ages at our
Audubon Centers, and
advocate for sustainable conservation management at the public
policy (link to new Issues & Action page) level. We envision
healthy forests, farmlands, wetlands, and shrub-steppe for
our human community - living landscapes to be enjoyed for
generations to come.
The National Audubon Society was founded
in 1905. Local chapters began
in Washington in 1916, and the state office, Audubon Washington,
was created in 1981 at the request of the chapters. Today,
Audubon Washington informs National Audubon Society's policy
and science staff, and develops and manages our own conservation
priorities in Washington state.
 Our
statewide scientific research contributes to the worldwide
Important Bird Area
(IBA) network, which identifies essential habitat for birds
and focuses on protecting it.
We offer educational programs at Audubon
environmental nature centers in Seattle
and Sequim,
using beautiful natural settings as primary classrooms to
inspire exploration, discovery, and stewardship of the natural
world.
With assistance from chapter members,
we advocate for sustainable conservation policies
on the state and federal
levels to promote a healthier environment for Washingtonians.
The Great
Washington State Birding Trail integrates our three approaches
- science, education, and policy - in a popular and effective
program by fostering sustainable economic development and
habitat protection in primarily rural areas. The birding trail
highlights Important Bird Areas, educates residents and visitors
about resident and migratory birds, and provides a sound conservation
approach for elected officials and agency staff to support.
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