The National Audubon Society

By: Leah Kasheta

Their Mission:

• To conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other

wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological

diversity.

Achieving the Mission

• Several local national chapters and nature centers

• Educational and scientific programs to help shape conservation plans

• Protecting vital bird habitat across the country

Their Plan

• Maximize conservation results by 5 main strategies for birds

1. Putting working lands to work for humans and birds

2. Sharing the seas and shores3. Saving crucial bird areas4. Shaping a clean environment and future5. Creating bird-friendly communities

They Are Successful!

Successes Include:

• Protection of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and other fragile habitats

• Ongoing recovery of the California condor and brown pelican

• Policies balancing habitat protection with green energy development on millions of acres

• The on-going restoration of the Everglades

Become a Member

Become a partner in Audubon’s mission to conserve and protect nature’s at-risk birds and wildlife.

• $20 year membership

• Over 500,000 members

• ~500 Local Chapters

They deserve your support!