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– Sea & Sage trip at Lake Carneros – photo by Tom Drouet

Conservation Overview

The Conservation Committee has been a cornerstone of Sea and Sage’s mission, “to protect birds, other wildlife, and their habitats through education, citizen science, research, and public policy advocacy,” since the organization’s incorporation in 1958. The committee focuses its efforts on projects that have the highest potential to impact birds and their habitats positively. Dedicated conservationists and birders work as a team to advocate responsibly, courteously, and honestly, to be persistent, and to speak with authority, backed by facts, to reach our goals.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

Monthly Conservation Committee Meetings

Photo by DeeDee Gollwitzer

The Conservation Committee meets regularly on the first Tuesday evening of every month except August (unless otherwise notified). The committee is chaired by Susan Sheakley, with Vice-Chair Scott Thomas, and comprises approximately 20 committee members.
Membership on the committee is by invitation, but we are always interested in local conservation topics and concerns.

For information, please contact Susan Sheakley or
Scott Thonmas at Conservation@seaandsage.org

Committee Activities

California Brown Pelican

Formerly Endangered – California Brown Pelican

photo by Sandrine Biziaux-Scherson
Yellow Warbler

California Species of Special Concern – Yellow Warbler

photo by Trude Hurd

4th Tuesday Conservation Lecture Series

Bird Friendly Communities
  • Tree-trimming
  • Lights Out
  • Window Strike Projects
  • Avoiding Rodenticides
Conservation Awards
  • Fern Zimmerman Award
  • Letters of Commendation
  • Special Recognition
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Conservation Contacts

Susan Sheakley,
Conservation Committee Chair
Scott Thomas,
Conservation Vice-chair

(949) 293-2915
Scott.thomas@seaandsage.org

Conservation Subcommittees:
Vic Leipzig,
Legislation and Advocacy Subcommittee Chair
Sudha Warrier,
Tackling Climate and Trash
Hope Guerra,
Bird Collisions Subcommittee Chair

birdcollisions@seaandsage.org

Scott Thomas,
Coastal Issues Subcommittee Chair

(949) 293-2915
Scott.thomas@seaandsage.org