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Take Action
Action is the natural outgrowth
of our passion to conserve and protect our environment.
Audubon Vermont seeks out opportunities where our volunteer
advocates and staff experts can have the greatest impact.
Audubon has a long history of involvement in key Vermont
conservation issues such as establishing the non-game fund,
the Vermont endangered species law, and the Vermont Wetlands
Act. Audubon was also a leader in creating Vermont's first
wilderness areas. The program also works closely with the
National Audubon Society public policy division to assist
in coordinating grassroots activity on key national issues.
Audubon's grassroots network of activists and science-based,
solution-oriented approach to resolving public policy issues
have earned the organization a reputation as a thoughtful,
reputable advocate for wildlife and habitat.
For the latest issues and opportunities for you to speak
up for nature
http://www.audubonaction.org
Policy on Wind Power Facilities
Audubon Vermont encourages an energy policy that reduces and minimizes impacts on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats. Energy conservation measures offer the most effective means of reducing and minimizing these impacts.
Audubon Vermont also encourages development of alternative renewable energy sources as an essential step toward reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
Click here for the complete Wind Power Policy. PDF version.
NEW! Click here for Audubon Vermont Executive Director Jim Shallow's comments to Michael Fraysier, ANR Lands Director, on the proposal to site wind towers on state lands. PDF version.
Audubon Vermont’s Statement on
Avian Flu opposes culling of wild birds and draining of wetlands
Control efforts should focus on domestic
poultry populations.
Audubon Vermont’s Board of Directors endorsed a position
statement on Avian Flu that strongly opposes the culling
of wild birds and the draining of wetlands in response to
the Avian Flu virus, H5NI. Audubon Vermont believes the effective
control of the disease should first focus on the domestic
poultry industry including monitoring programs and if necessary
the immediate culling and correct disposal infected birds
and limiting contact between domestic birds and wild birds.
No evidence that wild bird feeding spreads the disease.
There have been no recorded cases of H5N1 in North America.
To date, there has been no evidence that feeding wild birds
plays a role in the spread of the disease. Audubon Vermont
recommends that people feeding birds should clean their feeders
regularly. Click here
for more information on safe feeding practices.
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