Advocacy

Local Level

Be a voice for birds by speaking up about issues affecting birds, wildlife, and their habitats. An easy way to get involved is to join Audubon’s Action Network. Sign up to receive action alerts from Audubon Washington, and you’ll receive regular updates on issues needing support in our state. Check out the 2025 Legislative Accomplishments that were made possible by this advocacy.

 

Great Horned Owlets

National Level

For information on ways to support federal bird-friendly legislation, visit National Audubon’s Take Action page.

Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)

  • America’s most important bird protection law

  • Protects nearly all of our country’s native birds

  • Credited with saving numerous species from extinction

  • Sample letter (doc) to craft your own letter to the editor

Endangered Species Act

  • The strongest federal safeguard against the extinction of species in the United States

  • Helped save some of America's most critically imperiled birds and wildlife

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