Climate Action

Birds tell us to act on climate

Sharp-tailed Grouse. Photo: Marti Phillips

Birds are telling us to act on climate. 

There is no path to stabilizing the climate without addressing biodiversity loss and dramatically changing how we produce electricity. Audubon believes that renewable energy and natural climate solutions have important roles to play in mitigating the impact of climate change—the single greatest threat to birds and other species.  

That's why Audubon Washington is focused on: 

  • Advocating for policies and programs that support the responsible buildout of the clean energy needed to power our economy, without sacrificing important natural and cultural resources. 
  • Working with our chapter network to use the best available science to provide input on clean energy project proposals so that impacts to birds and habitat are avoided, minimized, and mitigated.  
  • Ensuring resilient Puget Sound shorelines and estuaries that support marine and shorebird populations along Pacific Flyway migration routes. 
  • Increasing habitat protection and restoration in Washington’s shrub-steppe habitat which is especially vulnerable to a number of climate-risks, including fire. 
  • Building a stronger, more diverse force for advocacy on climate change, to advance solutions that address this growing threat.   
Advocacy
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Advocacy

How we fight for birds.

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Natural Climate Solutions
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Natural Climate Solutions

Natural climate solutions as a win-win for birds and climate

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Renewable Energy: Siting it Right in the Columbia Plateau and Beyond
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Renewable Energy: Siting it Right in the Columbia Basin

Responsibly sited and operated clean energy will help protect birds from climate change

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Climate Action News Feed

Third Time's A Charm: State Senate Makes History Advancing Critical Climate Policy
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Third Time's A Charm: State Senate Makes History Advancing Critical Climate Policy

Clean Fuel Standard one step closer to Governor Inslee’s desk

Virtual Advocacy Day Takes Flight
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Virtual Advocacy Day Takes Flight

Over 80 Auduboners met with 25 legislators to share our 2021 policy priorities to protect birds and people

Policy Priorities for 2021
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Policy Priorities for 2021

We identified our top policy priorities for birds and people for this 2021 legislative session

Renewable Energy: Siting it Right in the Columbia Plateau and Beyond
Conservation

Renewable Energy: Siting it Right in the Columbia Basin

Responsibly sited and operated clean energy will help protect birds from climate change

Audubon Washington Launches Climate Action Teams
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Audubon Washington Launches Climate Action Teams

Climate Action Teams will build political power in key legislative districts in order to pass legislation that protects birds and people

Legislative Session by the Numbers
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Legislative Session by the Numbers

What it takes to pass environmental policy

What it Means to Be an Audubon Advocate
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What it Means to Be an Audubon Advocate

By Judy Hallisey, President of Kittitas Audubon

2020 Legislative Session Wraps Up with Mixed Results
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2020 Legislative Session Wraps Up with Mixed Results

Thanks to over 7,500 actions taken by Audubon members in the past two months, our 2020 policy priorities fared well, but there were a few areas where the legislature fell short

Green Corps Organizers Build Power in Washington
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Green Corps Organizers Build Power in Washington

Thank you to Shasta and Josh, our two Green Corps organizers!

Climate Sensitive Birds in Washington

How you can help, right now