More Caspian Terns at GP Waterfront Site:

• (July 2010) Chapter President Joe Meche comments in this Bellingham Herald story.

• More Caspian tern photos from the site.

OIL DRILLING DISASTER IN THE GULF: YOUR HELP NEEDED!

(April 2010) The tragic oil platform explosion off Louisiana's Gulf Coast is rapidly becoming an environmental disaster.
The loss of 11 oil workers is just the beginning of this tragedy as millions of gallons of oil head for land, putting birds, wildlife and the coastal environment in grave danger.

• For volunteer sign-up: www.audubonaction.org/SpillResponse

• To learn how to help: www.audubonaction.org/howtohelp

We Are Looking for a Program Chair, a Secretary and a VP:

• (May 2010) We are looking for several folks to get more involved in our chapter. If you are interested, or have questions, please contact us - we would love to hear from you.

More Semiahmoo Development:

• (December 2009) A planned unit development appication for 624 acres of Birch Point that would result in over 1200 homes and 60,000 sq ft of commercial space. An EIS will be required for this project, stay tuned for details.

• (July 2009)Two development applications which would affect a local IBA are pending with the City of Blaine regarding the tip of Semiahmoo spit. One is a 189 slip marina expansion, and the other would allow 325 residential units and 21,500 of commercial space. the City of Blaine has given these applications a Determination of Significance (DS), and an EIS will be required - stay tuned for details.

Caspian Terns are nesting on Bellingham's waterfront (June 2009).

• In an unprecedented partnership, Audubon, government wildlife agencies, and other conservation groups have come together to produce the first comprehensive analysis of the state of our nation’s birds.
Have a look at this now.

• Climate Change Impacts Birds in our Area. download Audubon Washington's press release.