Mass Audubon Advocacy

	Losing Ground: Beyond the Footprint Patterns of development and their impact on the nature of Massachusetts. Shaping the Future of Your Community Information on land advocacy, community planning and what YOU can do.

Mass Audubon's advocacy efforts work to protect the nature of Massachusetts through public policy.

We work with other conservation organizations, legislators, universities and citizen groups to shape, strengthen and ensure the fulfillment of environmental laws, policies and regulations. We inform and educate people about pending legislation and its potential impact, and enable the public to better understand the government's actions regarding environmental issues. Working with scientists from Mass Audubon and other organizations, we provide data and analysis to help guide public policy.

Members of the Advocacy Department meet regularly with legislators, serve on advisory committees and comment on proposed development and legislation. We lobby for funding for agencies involved with environmental issues, as well as for passage of specific bills and regulations. Our work goes beyond the borders of Massachusetts, helping to inform decision making on regional and national levels.

TAKE ACTION TODAY!

There are several ways in which interested citizens can get involved with Mass Audubon and play active and effective roles in conserving the natural resources of the commonwealth:

• Get involved with your local Municipality: Most of the land use decisions that govern the health and character of our land are made at the local level. To make a difference in your community, get involved with your local conservation commission, planning board, or other municipal group. Learn how  

• Take an active role in pending legislation: Join Mass Audubon's Action Network and participate in Mass Audubon's effort to improve state environmental laws by writing letters and making phone calls to your state legislators when asked by our legislative staff to take action.

• Join Mass Audubon today: Membership dues help support our statewide advocacy work, and the backing of 100,000 members lends credibility and clout to our efforts to ensure our legislators "do right" by the environment.

• Assist Mass Audubon with specific projects: The Advocacy Department offers opportunities for interns, volunteers and pro bono lawyers interested in assisting with specific issues or projects. If interested in providing at least 10 hours per week, please contact us via e-mail or call 617-523-8448.

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