What is Metropolitan Park District? …and why we support it
In November 2015, City of Olympia voters passed the Metropolitan Park District ballot measure with more than 60% of the vote. The Black Hills Audubon Society supported this measure as […]
Plant Sale and Climate Change
Thurston Conservation District’s plant sale is March 5th, 2016 at their District Office parking lot at 2918 Fergusen St SW #1-A Tumwater, WA 98512. Phone 360 754-3688. Black Hills Audubon […]
About Marbled Murrelets
Marbled Murrelets are shy, robin-sized seabirds that live along the Pacific Coast, from Alaska to California. They are members of the alcid, or auk, family of surface-diving seabirds, which includes […]
Life Cycle of Marbled Murrelets
Marbled Murrelets spend the winter off shore and, in Washington, begin moving inland in March to nest. For a month, the parents take turns incubating their egg, changing places every […]
Marbled Murrelet Conservation Issues in Washington
If you are new to conservation advocacy and unfamiliar with the many acronyms, please take a moment to read 11 Acronyms to Save the Murrelet Marbled Murrelet’s nesting habitat is […]
Why does BHAS Care About Marbled Murrelets?
The Marbled Murrelet’s sensitivity to changes in both the forest and marine environments make it an “indicator” species for the health of these ecosystems. The dramatic declines in murrelet populations […]
Protecting Rare Prairie Habitat: West Rocky Prairie
Black Hills Audubon is working to protect a remaining tract of rare prairie habitat (near Maytown in southern Thurston County), especially habitat for listed species such as the Oregon Spotted […]
Protecting Habitat on Airport Property
Black Hills seeks to protect listed species (such as the Streaked Horned Lark) and other wildlife on Airport property operated by the Port of Olympia.
Marine Birds/Pacific Flyway/Forage Fish/Hydraulic Code
We support increased study and better management of forage fish to benefit marine birds throughout the Pacific Flyway that stretches from Alaska to Mexico and beyond. The state is currently […]
Thurston County Prairie Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
To protect prairie habitat including nesting areas for avian species, Black Hills Audubon will participate in the Thurston County HCP, which covers the county’s prairie habitat and allows for local […]