Aerial photo of clearcuts from the Gifford Pinchot task force

This page highlights local conservation efforts in the geographical area covered by the Black Hill Chapter (Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties).  The black Hills Audubon Society promotes conservation of wildlife and habitat through education, negotiation, and legal action when appropriate. 
 

Other Conservation Issues:

QRP Quarry Owners Denied Expansion

Five-year legal battle is a win for BHAS and Thurston County!  But it's not over yet!...

Protect the Black River:  Black Hills Audubon has been working to prevent the expansion of a sand and gravel mining operation and the construction and operation of an asphalt plant adjacent to the Black River Wildlife Refuge.  Updated chronology of this effort will be posted on this Web page. 

Cluster Housing: Black Hills Audubon is working to conserve undeveloped lands through its participation in the Thurston County Cluster Housing Task Force and through work with County officials.

Capitol Lake: Water quality and wildlife habitat would improve if Capitol Lake is allowed to return to a natural living estuary.

Jack Davis Conservationist of the Year Award 

Please feel free to contact us at 4info@blackhills-audubon.org if you have any questions about conservation issues.

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