Blog Post Controversy Resolved

Dear Members and Friends;

On January 13^th we asked our members and the California Audubon Chapters for their opinions on the controversy resulting from our blog post of November 19^th last. We have received responses from both individuals and chapters: some were supportive of our position, some were in the middle, and some were strongly opposed. However, a consistent theme from the chapters that responded was that we would help advance our shared goals if the 11/19 post were taken down. So we have done so.

Thanks to all who responded, and particularly to the chapters’ honest consideration that helped us to reach this decision.

For the Board
Elizabeth Galton, President, SMBAS