Advocacy means different things to different people. Talking to a legislator about a bill. Writing a letter supporting or opposing something. Signing a petition.

That’s all true, but advocacy is also something personal. Defining what you believe in. Communicating those beliefs to your family, friends and neighbors. Standing up for those beliefs.

With both views in mind, Travis Audubon’s Advocacy Committee held a series of discussions this year to develop advocacy priorities to spell out what the organization stands for. The priorities are meant to be a guideline both to focus our public outreach efforts and to give members a better understanding of how we are putting our beliefs into action.

The priorities are built around the organization’s mission of and vision for promoting the enjoyment, understanding, and conservation of native birds, and inspiring conservation through birding. They are organized into five general categories:

• Bird-friendly Communities
• Land and Water Protection
• Preserving Biodiversity
• Inclusion and Diversity
• Climate Advocacy

Click here for more details on each priority, including programs and action supporting each of the categories above.

Featured image: Golden-cheeked Warbler by Robert Downs