The National Audubon Society By: Leah Kasheta. Their Mission: To conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their.

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The National Audubon Society By: Leah Kasheta

Their Mission: To conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.

Achieving the Mission Several local national chapters and nature centers Educational and scientific programs to help shape conservation plans Protecting vital bird habitat across the country

Their Plan Maximize conservation results by 5 main strategies for birds 1.Putting working lands to work for humans and birds 2.Sharing the seas and shores 3.Saving crucial bird areas 4.Shaping a clean environment and future 5.Creating bird-friendly communities

They Are Successful! Successes Include: Protection of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and other fragile habitats Ongoing recovery of the California condor and brown pelican Policies balancing habitat protection with green energy development on millions of acres The on-going restoration of the Everglades

Become a Member Become a partner in Audubon’s mission to conserve and protect nature’s at-risk birds and wildlife. $20 year membership Over 500,000 members ~500 Local Chapters They deserve your support!