Should The National Audubon Society Protect Our Natural World?

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The National Audubon Society protects all birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. They have been active in this effort for over 100 years and one of the earliest environmental groups in the USA (Gonzalez). They started from a certain water fowl were becoming extinct because of fashion in the late 1800’s. Yes, women’s demand for fancy, feathered hats was reducing the population of certain birds. Their involvement led to legislation that banned the use or possession of these plumes. Since that time they have been involved in reestablishing bald eagle populations as well as the brown pelican, the California condor and many others. However, as of 2016 there are over 400 bird species on the endangered list. These are from all over the world (Grinnell). There is still much …show more content…

The Chief Financial Officer states “We are grateful for the trust our donors place in us, and it is our unwavering pledge to use the financial support they provide wisely, efficiently, and for the best possible conservation results.”
This organization is committed to educating people to value and protect our natural world. Their 41 educational Nature Centers reach over a million visitors a year.
Birds eat insects and that helps to control the bugs that could threaten farmer’s crops and therefore our food supply. Buzzards and vultures work as our highway cleanup crew. And let’s not forget the swallows and geese that eat mosquitos. Barn owls can eat 2,000 mice each year. Birds recycle nutrients back to earth and even pollinate plants.
Birds can educate us on numerous things. By observing birds in flight, aeronautical engineers have designed more efficient airplanes.
By studying all of the interactions birds have with the ecosystem, we can better understand how these relationships can affect humans

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