Conservation
Vashon-Maury Island Audubon supports and participates in many environmental efforts through collaboration with local and regional organizations.
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Road Trees of Vashon
The Landmark Tree program arose out of the VMI Audubon Conservation Committee in 1990. We have about 75 trees measured and annotated with owner-permission.
View tree list
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Quartermaster Harbor Important Bird Area
Tucked between the southern tip of Vashon Island and neighboring Maury Island, Quartermaster Harbor’s shallow protected waters, mudflats, and beaches are a haven for bird life. This area is now dersignated an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. More
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Maury Island Aquatic Reserve
After a rigorous two-year evaluation of state-owned aquatic lands surrounding Maury Island, Commissioner of Public Lands Doug Sutherland has signed an order designating this area as the Maury Island State Aquatic Reserve. More |
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Island Center Forest
Island Center Forest is a 343 acre property at the heart of Vashon Island. It will be permanently protected in order to preserve its biological diversity and its recreation value to islanders. More |
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Shade Grown Coffee
Shade grown coffee provides critical wintering habitat for many different species of neotropical migratory birds, whereas technified, sun plantations lead to canopy degradation and provide very little habitat for birds. See what Seattle Audubon is doing to maintain existing habitat in coffee producing regions. More
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