Advocacy Action

Constructing a golf course and all its amenities, including lodging, a clubhouse, retail store, restaurants, and concessions throughout Westport Light State Park, has been proposed and, if constructed, will destroy precious wetlands and its habitats (previously entrusted to a land covenant).  This is a sanctuary for vibrant wildlife and a haven for surfers and beach goers from all over.  ...

—Please Comment WDFW is seeking public comment on their periodic status review of the Marbled Murrelet (currently state endangered). See here to submit a comment. Photo credit: Marbled Murrelet in Flight, USFWS. Public Domain.

RESIDENTS OF LACEY The residents of Lacey will have an opportunity on August 5th to vote for the establishment of a Lacey Metropolitan Park District (MPD). An MPD is a junior property-taxing district, authorized by state law, to manage, control, improve, maintain, and acquire parks, parkways, boulevards, recreational facilities, programs, and services. The benefits to the community and its inhabitants...

ACTION ALERT The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee introduced their budget reconciliation bill language which mandates the sale of up to approximately 3 million acres of public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service.  Far greater areas would be made eligible for sale. The lands mandated or eligible for sale include substantial areas in Washington...

Grays Harbor Audubon Joins Fight Against Big Biomass Targeting SW WA Forest Resources Esther Kronenberg As if primary West coast forests weren’t threatened enough by Big Timber, now foreign corporations are targeting them for the production of wood pellets.  Two large wood pellet producers are exploring establishing plants in the Pacific Northwest that would use our native forests to produce pellets,...

By SSBA Conservation Committee The ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest are among the only places that are home to the Northern Spotted Owl and Marbled Murrelet — both listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and at risk of extinction. Science shows that remaining old-growth and mature forest habitat is critical to these birds’ survival – but now, these forests are under increasing threat. ...

BY MAY 19- YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED TO PROTECT BIRDS & WILDLIFE IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION By Charlotte Persons Can you write a short paragraph about why we need to continue to protect wildlife in danger of extinction?  Two weeks ago the Trump administration published in the Federal Register proposed changes to environmental regulations that will gut protections in two iconic pieces of legislation...

How You Can Contribute to the Thurston County Comprehensive Plan Update Betsy Norton and Charlotte Persons, for the Conservation Committee You probably know that the Thurston County Comprehensive Plan Update will guide county policies and actions for the next 20 years.  That is why it is called Thurston 2045. Why is it important for our local environment and wildlife?  Birds and other wildlife...

NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD If you are interested in following environmental bills going through our Washington State legislature and voicing your support, you are welcome to use the Bill Tracker that Audubon WA has on their website.  You can see where a particular bill is in its journey to become law and use the provided links give your input. You can also sign up to receive weekly...

Conservation Action / Thurston County Focus Biodiversity Advocacy to Conserve Habitat—Black Hills Audubon Conservation Committee BHAS’s Conservation Committee has been advocating for conservation of mature forest habitat, Wildlife Corridors, and more environmentally friendly development codes, as well as pushing for more aggressive work to protect quantity and quality of water – especially for wildlife...