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Broward County Audubon Society (BCAS) is a chapter of Audubon of Florida and National Audubon Society.  BCAS provides a wide range of services to members and the general public including:

·         Field trips for watching birds and enjoying nature

·         Special events such as Water Matters Day, Give Thanks for the Environment Day, Christmas Bird Count, and Great Backyard Bird Count

·         Environmental education programs

·         Local and regional advocacy on environmental and conservation issues important to Broward County residents

·         TogetherGreen Projects

Officers for Broward County Audubon Society for 2008-2009 are:

·         President, Doug Young

·         Vice President, Devin Avery

·         Treasurer, Justin Freedman

·         Secretary, Constance Ruppender

Other members of the Board of Directors for 2008-2009 include:

  •   Lisa Baumbach-Reardon
  •  Marissa Boyle
  •   Grant Campbell 
  •  Barbara DeWitt
  •   Steve Holmes
  •  Peg McPherson
  •   Michael O’Brien
  •   Marti Reynolds
  •   Hedvah Shuchman
  •   Barbara Walker 
  •   Dan Warren
  •  Dave Weinberg

Committees for 2008-2009 include:

  • Birding Programs: Barbara DeWitt and Marissa Boyle
  • Education and Outreach: Lisa Baumbach-Reardon, Michael O'Brien, and Constance Ruppender
  • Communications, Michael O'Brien
  • Events and Meetings, Hedvah Shuchman and Constance Ruppender

Program Committees

  • Global Warming: Hedvah Shuchman and Doug Young
  • Growth Management and Transportation: Justin Freedman and Devin Avery
  • Land Conservation: Lisa Baumbach-Reardon and Grant Campbell
  • Water Resource Protection: Steve Holmes and Constance Ruppender
  • Wildlife Policy: Grant Campbell and Lisa Baumbach-Reardon

Community and Government Involvement

  • Broward Water Advisory Board: Steve Holmes and Dave Weinberg (alternate)
  • Everglades Coalition: Lisa Baumbach-Reardon and Constance Ruppender (alternate)
  • Green League of Broward Leadership Advisory Board: Doug Young
  • NatureScape Flyway:  Barbara DeWitt and Marissa Kelly Boyle (alternate)
  • SE Florida Coral Reef Symposium: David Weinberg, Justin Freedman and Dan Warren

Regional Conservation Committee, Audubon of Florida: Lisa Baumbach-Reardon (delegate) and Grant Campbell (alternate)