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  • DOAS is currently seeking business sponsors to support expansion of our programs.  See our Business Sponsors page for more information - deadline is 5/25/13 to receive full recognition for our 2013/2014 year.
  • Don't miss our fundraising event at Brewery Ommegang on Sunday, June 2nd.  Birds, Brunch and Beer with Art, Tours, Workshops and lots of fun.  Space is limited (less than 10 tickets left) so register today.  Details can be found in the Education/Special Events section of this website.
  • DOAS is now accepting registrations for our Summer Camp Program at Franklin Mountain Sanctuary.  Information and Details are available in the Education Section of the website.
  • PHOTOS WANTED: We would love to have additional photos to use on our website and in our newsletter.  If you would like to share, please use the upload link at the right or email your photos to us at info@doas.us.
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Featured Upcoming Activities

  • EVENT: Sunday, June 2 - Birds, Brunch & Beer

    Join us for our first Fundraising Event at Brewery Ommegang! We will start the day with an open bird walk as well as a Birding by Ear Workshop (pre-registration required) beginning at 9am- locations to be announced. Guests are expected to arrive at the Brewery at 11am (coffee and refreshments will be available). View our very auction item and special raffles and then proceed to devour and enjoy a tasty Ommegang brunch!  Mike Burger, Director of Conservation and Science for Audubon NY will begin his presentation following brunch at about 1pm. Workshops (limited to 15 participants each) are scheduled to begin… Read More
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DOAS Summer Day Camp

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WALTON WIND PROJECT RAISES EAGLE CONCERNS – DATA NEEDED

A recent application to build an 8 turbine commercial wind project within the Cannonsville/Steam Mill Important Bird Area near Walton in Delaware County has raised concerns about impacts to Golden and Bald Eagles. The area is home to large winter congregations of Bald Eagles. There are also a sizable number of active Bald Eagle nests in the area. What is less well known is how Golden and Bald Eagles migrate through there. ... READ MORE

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The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Inc. (DOAS) has been a Chapter of the National Audubon Society since 1977. Our mission is to educate, improve environmental quality, protect and maintain ecological systems and wisely utilize and conserve natural resources.
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Individual: $15/1 year OR $25/2 years
Family: $20/1 year OR $30/2 years

Members Receive:

  • 9 issues of The Belted Kingfisher (printed and mailed unless email only preferred)
  • Notification of upcoming programs and messages through DOAS News ListServe emails
  • Volunteer participation opportunities
  • Early notice for special events and opportunities; Member discounts when possible.

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    Legislation Update – April 2013

    Moratorium on fracking debated in Albany —

    Legislation to place a two-year moratorium on hydrofracked gas drilling in NY State was approved overwhelmingly by the State Assembly in March. This pause would allow for full, unbiased health assessment of the impacts of hydrofracking before the state decides on whether to allow this dangerous practice of injecting chemicals underground to free up natural gas.

    Unfortunately, the moratorium faces a challenge in reaching the floor of the State Senate, and one of the primary obstacles is local Senator James Seward. As part of the Senate’s Republican leadership, Seward has a major voice in determining which measures come up for a vote. He is on record as opposing the moratorium legislation, even though hydrofracking would greatly impact his constituents, and is opposed by a majority of residents. In addition, numerous municipalities in his district have enacted bans or moratoriums of their own—demonstrating the depth of local concern over this activity. ...Read More
    Great Blue Heron Wood Carving
    This very impressive wood sculpture was crafted especially for DOAS by arti... - more...
    Ending: 02nd Jun 2013 02:00:00
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    $315.00
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