Washington's Coastal Conservation Strategy

Creating a resilient future for coastal birds and communities

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Audubon’s Puget Sound Program protects food and habitat for birds through policy, advocacy, applied research, and community engagement at priority places. As a trusted partner and proven leader, we are well positioned to articulate the broader needs of the bird conservation community, and lead our chapters and partners in ambitious goals for our collective impact. Audubon convenes individuals from across organizations and sectors to facilitate and enhance strategic conservation actions for bird populations and their habitats within Puget Sound and the greater Salish Sea, and advocate for policies and programs that benefit ecosystem health and resilience. 
 
  • With support from the Puget Sound Partnership and the Stillaguamish Tribe, we are leading an effort to build a strong science foundation for avian conservation and management, transforming the region’s ability to deliver actionable data on birds to land managers and decision-makers.
  • We are bringing our powerful advocacy platform to bear in activating our 49,000 members statewide to speak out in support of policies and funding that support food, habitatand climate resilience for seabirds and shorebirds.
  • We are collaborating with 13 local Audubon chapters to amplify local, 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 will ensure that Puget Sound continues to serve as vital resting and breeding grounds for birds in the Pacific Flyway
Modeling Avian Habitat Suitability in Puget Sound
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Modeling Avian Habitat Suitability in Puget Sound

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

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A Regional Framework for Monitoring Birds for Conservation
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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.

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Puget Sound Science
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Puget Sound Science

Building the science foundation for including birds in Puget Sound recovery

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On-the-Ground Conservation
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On-the-ground Conservation

We work with Audubon chapters and partners in on-the-ground habitat conservation

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Policy
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Puget Sound Policy

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

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Washington's Coastal Priority Birds

Coastal Conservation News Feed

Our Blueprint for a Healthy, More Resilient Puget Sound
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Our Blueprint for a Healthy, More Resilient Puget Sound

Audubon’s new conservation strategy identifies the most important places for birds and people in Puget Sound.

New Legislation Aims to Protect Tiny Fish Vital to Seabirds
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New Legislation Aims to Protect Tiny Fish Vital to Seabirds

Audubon supports the Forage Fish Conservation Act.

2021 Puget Sound conservation strategy
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2021 Puget Sound conservation strategy

Creating a resilient future for coastal birds and communities

House Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Tackle Climate Change on Our Coasts
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House Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Tackle Climate Change on Our Coasts

The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act calls for urgent action on the issues facing our ocean and coasts.

Recommendations for a Puget Sound Estuary Avian Monitoring Strategy
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Recommendations for a Puget Sound Estuary Avian Monitoring Strategy

To answer the Puget Sound's biggest bird questions, we need a unified monitoring strategy.

Coastal Stewardship
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Coastal Stewardship

Join an Audubon chapter monitoring seabirds and download the Coastal Bird Stewardship Toolkit

Cultivating Bird-Friendly Estuaries
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Cultivating Bird-Friendly Estuaries

Working towards a sustainable future for marine birds and coastal communities.

Policy
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Puget Sound Policy

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

Puget Sound Science
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Puget Sound Science

Building the science foundation for including birds in Puget Sound recovery

On-the-Ground Conservation
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On-the-ground Conservation

We work with Audubon chapters and partners in on-the-ground habitat conservation

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