Puget Sound Conservation

Creating a resilient future for coastal birds and communities

Photo: Mick Thompson

Puget Sound is special. Who hasn’t been moved by the sight of birds and other wildlife on the shores and waters of the Sound, framed by snowcapped mountains and towering forests? Or the annual arrival of marine birds like Surf Scoters and Barrow’s Goldeneye, swimming next to ferry docks and piers in search of their next meal? We are truly lucky to live in such a special place. Birds connect people to the lands and waters they rely on here in the Puget Sound region and across the hemisphere. They help us understand if our environment is functioning and healthy, and point us to where we need to take action to ensure thriving natural systems. When we create the conditions for birds to thrive, people and communities can thrive too.  

Seabirds and shorebirds are in trouble, here and globally, and the urgency of the moment demands that we work across sectors and with partners, governments and local communities to pursue strategic conservation actions, science, and nature-based solutions for birds and their habitats within Puget Sound and the greater Salish Sea. That’s why Audubon Washington is working with coastal communities, Audubon chapters, agencies, and tribes to advance nature-based solutions and science that build resilience for birds and people and deliver the policy support to make lasting change.  

As a trusted partner and proven conservation leader, Audubon Washington is well-positioned to champion the needs of birds and lead fellow bird-lovers and our nearly 50,000 members statewide in achieving our vision for a resilient Puget Sound. 

Our Actions: 

  • We bring our powerful advocacy platform to bear in activating our nearly 50,000 members statewide to speak out in support of policies and funding that support food, habitat, and climate resilience for seabirds and shorebirds. 

  • We collaborate with local Audubon chapters to amplify on-the-ground efforts to advance coastal resilience and restoration projects that benefit birds and people by focusing on frontline communities. This unified approach leverages the unique strengths of the Audubon network and helps ensure that Puget Sound will continues to provide vital resting and breeding grounds for birds in the Pacific Flyway.

 

Audubon envisions a future where birds- and people- thrive. When we protect the places birds need, we protect the places that people need, today and tomorrow. 

Puget Sound Science & Monitoring
Coasts

Puget Sound Science

Building the science foundation for including birds in Puget Sound recovery

Read more

Fostering Healthy Shorelines 
Coasts

Fostering Healthy Shorelines

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

Read more

Coastal Policy
Coasts

Puget Sound Policy

Advancing policies that promote a healthy and resilient Puget Sound for birds and people

Read more

Taking Action Against Sea Level Rise
Coasts

Taking Action Against Sea Level Rise

Sea level rise in Puget Sound threatens coastal bird species

Read more

A Regional Framework for Monitoring Birds for Conservation
AuduBlog

A Regional Framework for Monitoring Birds for Conservation

The Salish Sea Estuaries Avian Monitoring Framework creates a shared methodology for use in avian monitoring, improving ability to support multi-species habitat management and restoration of vital estuary habitat.

Read more

Modeling Avian Habitat Suitability in Puget Sound
AuduBlog

Modeling Avian Habitat Suitability in Puget Sound

A project of the Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program (PSEMP) Marine Birds Work Group

Read more

Washington's Coastal Priority Birds

Coastal Conservation News Feed

Puget Sound Series: Shoreline Master Plans Now Required to Address Sea Level Rise
AuduBlog

Puget Sound Series: Shoreline Master Plans Now Required to Address Sea Level Rise

After the passage of HB 1181, updates to the Growth Management Act and new conservation guidelines will go into effect in eight years. But we can act faster.

2023 Legislative Session Ends with a Hat Trick!
Press Center

2023 Legislative Session Ends with a Hat Trick!

Three important conservation and climate bills passed through the WA state legislature this year, making a significant impact on habitat and communities

Puget Sound Series: Kennedy Creek
AuduBlog

Puget Sound Series: Kennedy Creek

Addressing erosion concerns for one of the largest concentrations of wintering shorebirds and waterfowl in south Puget Sound

Audubon Washington’s Bird Budget
Press Center

Audubon Washington’s Bird Budget

Critical state spending protects Washington's birds

The Original Winter Surfer
Coastal Estuaries

The Original Winter Surfer

From the Pacific Coast to the Boreal Forest

Puget Sound Series: Protecting and Restoring the Kennedy Creek Estuary for Birds and Habitat
Coastal Estuaries

Puget Sound Series: Protecting and Restoring the Kennedy Creek Estuary for Birds and Habitat

New report shows the ecological resilience of Kennedy Creek estuary as Audubon Washington, Black Hills Audubon, and our partners work to protect and improve the important bird habitat

PUGET SOS Act: Driving Investments to Protect and Restore Puget Sound Birds
Press Center

PUGET SOS Act: Driving Investments to Protect and Restore Puget Sound Birds

Landmark legislation passes to advance Puget Sound Recovery

Kennedy Creek Birding Open House 2.0
Coastal Estuaries

Kennedy Creek Birding Open House 2.0

Visit our second birding open house in South Puget Sound on March 25, 2023 at Kennedy Creek estuary

Puget Sound Series: A Winning Formula for Coastal Resilience
Press Center

Puget Sound Series: A Winning Formula for Coastal Resilience

We can improve coastal resilience through addressing sea level rise in shoreline management

Strong Collaborations Yield Results for Puget Sound Birds
AuduBlog

Strong Collaborations Yield Results for Puget Sound Birds

Our work on behalf of birds and the places they need made great strides in 2022

How you can help, right now