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 »
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 »
The Conservation/Science Committee (ConSci) acts locally to advocate for strong protections for birds and bird habitat, with an emphasis on riparian areas and regional open spaces. We do this through a variety of means, including providing expert knowledge, thorough analysis and public comment, meetings with local officials, and outreach through our supporters. We welcome your… 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 »
Santa Barbara County contains many avian treasures. One of the rarest is the Purple Martin colony in and around Nojoqui Falls County Park. In addition to being the only known place where Purple Martins nest in Santa Barbara County, this colony is rare because all of the Purple Martins still nest in cavities in Western… Read more »
© 2025 Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Created by NDIC