 We are honored to share that the Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance—formerly known as the Lahontan Audubon Society—has been awarded the 2025 100% Giving Board Award from the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada.
This recognition is more than a badge. It reflects the heart of our organization: a board that is deeply committed to protecting birds, expanding access to nature, and strengthening our region’s conservation community. What the Award Means The 100% Giving Board Award is given to nonprofit organizations whose board members demonstrate complete, unified participation in giving. This includes contributions of:
Having every board member participate underscores a shared belief: Our work matters. Our birds matter. Our community matters. Why This Matters for Conservation A fully engaged board sends a powerful message to donors, partners, and volunteers. It tells the region: “We believe in this mission enough to lead by example.” For conservation organizations like ours, funding translates into real impact:
A Community Effort While this award recognizes our board, the achievement is shared across the entire Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance family—members, volunteers, sponsors, and the countless bird enthusiasts who show up with binoculars, curiosity, and care. Every event attended, every checklist submitted, every new birder welcomed strengthens the roots of our organization. Looking Ahead This award energizes us as we continue:
Our board’s 100% commitment mirrors the dedication we see in our members and our community. Thank you for helping us protect and appreciate the birds that make our region so extraordinary. Join Us Outside Whether you’ve been birding for decades or just learned the name of your first sparrow, you’re always welcome at our walks, programs, and events. Together, we’ll continue nurturing a community that values wildlife, stewardship, and the joy of discovery. Did you know that Nevada is one of the most biologically diverse states? With 309 endemic species and subspecies, Nevada ranks 6th in endemics and 11th in total species diversity. Despite this breadth of species, Nevada had the 3rd highest number of species at risk. The most recent Nevada Wildlife Action Plan, published in 2012 listed 256 wildlife species of greatest conservation need and 22 key habitats. Thankfully, there is a bill making its way through Congress that seeks to protect and restore species of greatest conservation need. The Recovering America's Wildlife Act (RAWA) would provide over $30 million annually to support wildlife conservation, habitat management and restoration, outdoor recreation, and conservation education programs in Nevada. Species like the Greater Sage-Grouse and Pinyon Jay would greatly benefit from these funds. This bill is co-sponsored by Senator Jacky Rosen, Representative Mark Amodei, Representative Steven Horsford, and Representative Dina Titus. Please write to your congresspeople to thank them for their support of this important legislation. Use the link below to share your support.
 The Greater Sage-Grouse is an icon of the west, yet the species is on the decline. The majority of their remaining habitat is on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management which is currently in the process of formally reviewing their State Sage Grouse Management Plans. Make your voice heard by submitting comments through the National Audubon's campaign or visit the BLM Scoping site for more information. Lahontan Audubon is working to develop formal comments as well and the more people who speak up in support of this species the better.
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