Audubon Washington

Protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow

Mountain Bluebird. Photo: Debbie Tubridy

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

Washington State Passes 100 Percent Clean Electricity Legislation
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Washington State Passes 100 Percent Clean Electricity Legislation

New legislation is strongest clean electricity bill in the nation

Washington Legislature Passes Strongest Clean Energy Bill in the Pacific Flyway
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Washington Legislature Passes Strongest Clean Energy Bill in the Pacific Flyway

— Statewide grassroots effort by Audubon Washington and partners paved way to establishing a 100 percent clean energy standard.
Audubon Washington Remembers Helen Engle
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Audubon Washington Remembers Helen Engle

Award-winning conservationist dedicated her life advocating for birds and the places they need.

Washington State One Step Closer to Passage of Clean Fuel Standard
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Washington State One Step Closer to Passage of Clean Fuel Standard

State House of Representatives passes low carbon fuel policy to align with rest of West Coast.

One-third of Washingtonians already represented by 100% clean energy
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One-third of Washingtonians already represented by 100% clean energy

We think every Washingtonian should be able plug in to a 100% clean electricity system.

100% Clean Electricity Legislation Passes Washington State Senate in Historic Vote
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100% Clean Electricity Legislation Passes Washington State Senate in Historic Vote

March 1, 2019 — Today, the Washington State Senate voted to transition Washington to 100 percent clean electricity by 2045 on a 28-19 vote. This is the first of a suite of critical bills to address climate pollution to move this year.

Audubon Washington Urges Lawmakers to Make History as Clean Energy Legislation Comes to Floor Vote
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Audubon Washington Urges Lawmakers to Make History as Clean Energy Legislation Comes to Floor Vote

— 100 percent clean electricity legislation passes out of final House and Senate committees.
House Committee and Regional Agency Take Action on Clean Fuels
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House Committee and Regional Agency Take Action on Clean Fuels

These developments indicate a Clean Fuel Standard will happen in Washington State.

Diverse Demand for 100 Percent Clean Electricity for Washington
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Diverse Demand for 100 Percent Clean Electricity for Washington

Senate Committee Chair Sen. Carlyle Indicates Intention for Swift Committee Action

Broad Show of Support for a Clean Fuel Standard for Washington State
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Broad Show of Support for a Clean Fuel Standard for Washington State

Hearing testimony focused on increased job and economic growth opportunities, along with climate and public health benefits.

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