We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect. Aldo Leopold

Seattle Audubon strives to connect people and birds. By building this connection we hope to promote Leopold's land ethic that we are part of nature not separate from it. The more we understand our interconnections with the animals and the land around us the more willing we will be to make the tough decisions to restore damages of the past and create new interactions with the environment around us that are healthy and sustainable.

UPDATE: Oil Spill Bill passes! Learn more

Urban Livability: Understanding the role of green spaces, tree canopy and wildlife that collectively make up our urban green infrastructure is a critical element of our urban livability program. Currently we are focusing on updating tree regulations, working with the Columbia City Neighborhood (Canopy Connections) and highlighting the numerous birds of our urban landscape. 

Regional Conservation: Our regional conservation efforts focus on the protection of birds and their critical habitats. Our current efforts are focusing on appropriate wind energy siting, improving forest practices is Washington State and ensuring a healthy Puget Sound. These efforts are highlighted by the Spotted Owl, Marbled Murrelet and various species of seabirds. Governor Gregoire signing the new oil spill bill is a marked success for Seattle Audubon in its effort to protect Puget Sound.

Resources and Archives: Browse our ever growing resource list where you can find information on backyard gardening, grassroots advocacy tips and contact information for local decision-makers. This section also provides an archive for past conservation issues.