Audubon Washington

Protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow

Burrowing Owl. Photo: Tom Bognar

Audubon Washington is a field office of the National Audubon Society. Our mission is to protect birds and the places they need by using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. Nature centers, chapters, and partners give Audubon Washington an unparalleled wingspan that reaches over 50,000 people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. 

We do this work because we understand the importance of nature and natural systems in our lives--for our economic well-being, for our enjoyment, and for ethical and spiritual benefits. We are organized as a network of chapters that collectively engage people in learning about birds, caring about and for birds, and taking action to save birds and the places they need now and in the future. We focus our work on four strategies: Coasts, Climate, Working lands, and Bird-Friendly Communities, because we know that when you focus on protecting the birds, you end up protecting the earth. 

Puget Sound Conservation
Coasts

Coasts

Audubon’s Coasts Initiative takes a full life-cycle approach to the conservation of coastal birds.

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Climate Change
Climate

Climate Change

Our climate work is informed by science and powered by people

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Sagelands Program
Working Lands

Sagelands Program

Monitoring and preserving Washington's shrub-steppe ecosystem.

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Building Bird Friendly Communities
Bird-Friendly Communities

Building Bird Friendly Communities

Connecting people with nature to create safe places where birds and people prosper.

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Seward Park Audubon Center
Chapters & Centers

Seward Park Audubon Center

Engaging children and families with nature in their community

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Recent News

Unpermitted Shoreline Armoring Threatens Puget Sound
Coastal Estuaries

Unpermitted Shoreline Armoring Threatens Puget Sound

Insights from Island County and the Need for Sound-Wide Action

Celebrating a Major Win for Birds and Climate
Press Center

Celebrating a Major Win for Birds and Climate

Washington Voters Defeat I-2117

After Years of Controversy, a Final Decision on the Horse Heaven Wind Project
Press Center

After Years of Controversy, a Final Decision on the Horse Heaven Wind Project

Audubon Washington has been clear about its position on the project, which is centered on protecting birds from the threat of habitat destruction while advocating for the buildout of clean energy infrastructure.

Audubon Washington’s 2025 Legislative Priorities
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Audubon Washington’s 2025 Legislative Priorities

Advocating for birds and people in a changing climate

Birds Can't Vote, but You Can
Press Center

Birds Can't Vote, but You Can

Say No to Initiative 2117

Developers are leading the WA clean energy process. Here’s why that’s a bad idea
Press Center

Developers are leading the WA clean energy process. Here’s why that’s a bad idea

Originally published in the Tri-City Herald. Co-authored by Trina Bayard, Audubon Washington, and Mitch Friedman, Conservation NW

Washington: A model for striving for climate resilience
AuduBlog

Washington: A model for striving for climate resilience

Originally published in the Everett Herald

Taking Action Against Sea Level Rise
Coasts

Taking Action Against Sea Level Rise

Sea level rise in Puget Sound threatens coastal bird species

Fostering Healthy Shorelines 
Coasts

Fostering Healthy Shorelines

Restoration of shoreline habitats is a win-win for birds and coastal communities  

No on I-2117
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No on I-2117

Protect the Climate Commitment Act

How you can help, right now