The Santa Barbara Audubon Society was awarded a Hutton Parker Media Grant that sponsored coverage in Noozhawk. Below are the three articles written by Ann Pieramici:
Author: David Levasheff
Conservation and Science Committee … Our Conservation & Science committee has submitted a public comment letter to the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission for their hearing on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. This highly researched and insightful letter addresses the Adaptive Management Plan for the Strauss Wind Energy Project and recommends changes to the plan that… Read more »
From the desk of Katherine Emery, Executive Director Through our Education and Conservation/Science committees, Santa Barbara Audubon Society (SBAS) is actively working on several initiatives. This update provides an overview of selected current projects, goals, and opportunities for member engagement. Dear SBAS Members and Supporters, With gratitude, I write this update. Thank you to our legacy partner,… Read more »
Santa Barbara Audubon Society joined several environmental organizations to express concern about an increase of SpaceX launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base – from the historic average of 6.2, to 50 launches per year. The Proposed Action is “likely to adversely affect” threatened and endangered species including Western snowy plover, and California least tern. Click here… Read more »
Conservation and Science Committee Update Members of our Conservation/Science Committee continue their determined advocacy for local birds and habitat. Within the last month, Committee members have written three SBAS comment letters to local and federal agencies. Topics included re-zoning land for the state-mandated Housing Element Update, proposed development plans for Naples, and a detailed critique… Read more »