At Audubon, we know how to play the long game. I am proudest of our team when we put pieces in place for a more resilient future for both birds and people, and that has been on display in 2023! Our long-term monitoring of Bald Eagles as part of the EagleWatch program showcases how we protect nesting raptors after hurricanes, while salinity, temperature, and vegetation data in the Everglades bring context to high water temperatures this summer.
Our investments in relationships and policy mean we celebrated with chapters when both St. Johns and Seminole counties invested in conservation within their borders, while the federal government’s historic funding of Everglades restoration as part of the Inflation Reduction Act creates a brighter future for the River of Grass and all of South Florida.
Across the state, Audubon chapters are using Plants for Birds grants to create homes for current and future generations of Florida native species. Our commitment to long-term conservation is the result of your commitment to us. I know some of our members have supported Audubon for decades, while others are just beginning to get their feet wet, but it takes all of us to speak up for our feathered friends. Thank you!