The Oklawaha Valley Audubon Society works with the National Audubon Society, Audubon of Florida and other nature groups to achieve a coordinated and effective conservation program. For a summary of the national and state programs, click on the boxed buttons above. To go directly to the National Audubon Society, Audubon of Florida and to the Florida Defenders of the Environment conservation web pages click on the logos above.

"Conserve to Observe" ... that is what our local conservation programs are about. To observe birds, more birds, we must protect them and their habitat so they will thrive and be there when we wish to observe them. Ask anyone and they will agree nature study and birding are good activities. Occasionally, some human activities and needs clash with nature's needs. Audubon works to resolve these opposing needs with science-based facts, investigations and advocacy.

Two important conservation issues need our attention and action. They are briefly described below. For more complete fact sheets on these issues, call the Conservation Chairperson: Linda Bystrak at 357-2207