Our Mission

​The mission of Plumas Audubon Society is to promote understanding, appreciation, and protection of the biodiversity of the Upper Feather River Watershed, especially birds, through education, research, and the restoration and conservation of natural ecosystems.

What We Do

Plumas Audubon Society turned 37 years young in 2026 and our conservation efforts have just begun. We continue to host informative programs and events, sponsor field trips to the best birding spots around the county, and coordinate Christmas Bird Counts, but we also do so much more:
  • Monitoring and advocating for Western and Clark's Grebes at Lake Almanor, Antelope Lake, & Lake Davis. Learn More
  • Monitoring and researching a population of the critically endangered Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog and the effects of fire on aspen stands throughout the Moonlight Fire footprint near Antelope Lake as a part of a multi-year partnership with the Plumas National Forest.
  • As apart of the Plumas Environmental Education Program (PEEP), PAS engages youth and fosters their connection to the land. Through field trips and class visits PAS staff and volunteers get kids outdoors and help them appreciate the amazing biological diversity in their own backyards. Learn More
  • In Genesee Valley, as apart of our Genesee Valley Watershed Improvement Project (GVWIP) in collaboration with Feather River Land Trust, we have been working with a diverse group of collaborators to improve forest health, incorporate Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and use fire to help restore forests and protect the community. Learn More
  • Monitoring Osprey nest sites throughout the 2021 Dixie Fire footprint.
  • Completing pre-treatment California spotted owl, American goshawk, foothill yellow-legged frog, and willow flycatcher surveys for our partners throughout the region. These efforts ensure wildlife resources are protected during landscape-scale restoration and recovery projects.

Staff

Elizabeth Ramsey, Executive Director
Lauren James, Field Operations Manager & Development Assistant
Mikayla Eager, Outreach & Education Coordinator 

Board of Directors

Mitch Poling, President
Darryl Swarm, Vice President
Faith Strailey, Secretary
Terri Rust, Treasurer
Piers Strailey, Director
Rockel Eriksen, Director
Anna Thompson, Director


​Plumas Audubon Society extends its deepest thanks to
​Bread for the Journey Feather River and Hardy Conservation.

Our strategic planning process would not have been possible without their support. As well, our thanks to the many community members and conservation partners who participated in our focus groups and interviews.