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Take the Pledge to Go Lights Out!
Light pollution harms people, wildlife (especially migrating birds) and plants, and obscures our ability to see the night sky. The good news is that light pollution is easily reversible! But only if we all work together. That's why we've launched a new pilot program, asking people to Take the Pledge to go Lights Out at home, helping to reduce light pollution in the Portland metro region. By signing up, you pledge to reduce your unnecessary overnight lighting at home, and for a limited time, receive a free yard sign or window cling in honor of your commitment.
Stop the Oregon Legislature from Cutting a Backroom Deal on Oregon's State Bird
Today the Oregon Legislature House Rules Committee did a complete run around the public process. They held a last minute hearing with no public notice and no public testimony on SCR-18 which would designate the Osprey as Oregon's official bird. They did this despite hearing from thousands of Oregonians who opposed SCR-18 and despite providing repeated assurances that the bill was dead in recent weeks. The vote will take place this Wednesday which is why we need you to take action today.
Take Action to End the Slaughter of the East Sand Island Double-crested Cormorants!
Call the federal agencies at fault and urge them to permanently stop the killing. Please be polite and remember that the person answering the phone does not make decisions. If no one answers, try again or leave a message and ask for a return call.
Urge State Leaders to Support SB 847 To Protect High Value Habitat
The Elliott State Forest represents the very best of what makes Oregon special, which is why in 1933 this coastal rainforest became our first state forest. Today, the Elliott is home to towering mature trees, clean, cold waterways teeming with salmon, and crucial habitat for wildlife and recreationists alike. Forests like these were worth protecting in 1933 and are even more critical today.
Tell City Council Portland Wants 100% Renewable Energy
On Thursday, June 1 the City of Portland and Multnomah County will introduce resolutions to transition to 100% renewable energy! Attend the Portland City Council hearing on Thursday June 1, 2017 at 2 p.m. or submit comments online to show your support for Mayor Ted Wheeler and Commissioner Chloe Eudaly who are championing this resolution and help ensure it remains intact as industry fights to weaken it.
State Land Board Votes Unanimously to Keep the Elliott in Public Ownership
Oregonians have spoken and the State Land Board listened. Thanks to all of your calls, emails, and testimony in Salem, today, the State Land Board voted 3-0 to terminate the protocol to sell off the Elliott State Forest and directed the Department of State Lands to move forward on determining how to finance and manage the Elliott as a public forest!
Protect People from Exposure to Lead in Game Meat
As you may know, long after the regulation in the US of leaded gasoline, lead-based paint and other lead sources, lead ammunition remains what is likely the greatest largely unregulated source of lead that is knowingly discharged into the environment. This week the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources is considering bill that regulates the donation of meat to food banks.
Help Save the Western Meadowlark as Oregon's Official State Bird
The Western Meadowlark was chosen as Oregon’s official state bird in 1927 in a contest sponsored by Oregon Audubon. Nearly 80,000 children representing every county in the state voted and more than half the votes cast selected the Meadowlark. Now the Oregon Legislature, without any public outreach or engagement, is considering a resolution that would push the Meadowlark aside and replace it with an Osprey.
Cormorants on East Sand Island: Update and Next Steps
Join us at this presentation to learn about Portland Audubon’s past campaigns to stop this slaughter, including litigation on the management plan, how larger environmental assessments on the Columbia River system could play into this management plan, and ways you can advocate to stop the unnecessary killing of cormorants in the future!
Ensure Port of Portland Hires Director Who Values Environment and Community
The Port of Portland is seeking a new Executive Director. This is a really important opportunity to get new leadership at the Port that is more responsive to community values. The Port has consistently been on the wrong side of local conservation and environmental justice issues, including recent fights over Superfund, West Hayden Island, and the Portland fossil fuel infrastructure ban. Too often, it has led the fight on behalf of corporate interests and forgotten its role as a public agency.
Help Support Condor Reintroduction in the Pacific Northwest
Please attend the public scoping meeting in Portland and encourage the agencies to both move forward with Condor reintroduction and address the primary hazards—especially lead ammunition, which remains the leading threat to Condor recovery.
Speak Out for Salmon and Cormorants!
Our wild salmon on the Columbia River are on the brink of extinction but rather than addressing the primary cause of their decline, the Columbia and Snake River Dams, Federal Agencies have instead been scapegoating wild birds.
Act Now: The Elliott State Forest is on the Chopping Block!
We need your help right now to stop the State of Oregon from selling off 82,000 acres of public forest to a private timber company.
Make a Difference for Nature on the November Ballot
This November there are some amazing opportunities to protect wildlife, and ensure that every child in Oregon has the chance to experience a week of science-based outdoor education. The Audubon Society of Portland Board of Directors has reviewed the November Ballot and strongly urges you to vote yes on the following initiatives:
Your Voice Needed to Ensure Portland Enacts Historic Fossil Fuel Terminal Ban
Last fall Portland City Council passed a historic resolution to ban new fossil fuel facilities in the city, putting Portland at the forefront of the climate justice movement. The resolution was the result of massive grassroots advocacy and the leadership of Mayor Hales and City Council. Now, one year later we need to hold the City to their word as they work to implement this resolution into binding city code. Overall, the proposed code is a strong step forward, but it could be made stronger.
Help Seabirds by Protecting Northern Anchovies
In 2009, the West Coast northern anchovy population collapsed and has not yet recovered, leading to a major decline in a vital food source for seabirds. We need your help to protect the northern anchovy, and the birds who depend on it for survival—birds like the Brown Pelican who have experienced catastrophic breeding failures in recent years due to the decline in their favorite food.
Encourage Decision Makers to Reduce Light Pollution in Our Communities
Portland Audubon has long been concerned about light pollution, which drowns out the stars that birds use to navigate while migrating, and lures them into cities where they are at risk of colliding with windows.
Help Secure Emergency Water Deliveries for Wildlife at Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
The Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, one of the most important bird refuges in the Western United States, is currently receiving only a fraction of the water deliveries it needs, placing millions of migratory birds in grave danger of disease outbreak, and insufficient food and habitat resources.
Help Us Permanently Protect the Elliott State Forest
The Elliott State Forest needs our help to stop it from being sold off to private industrial interests due to a lack of political leadership.
