The past year was one for the record books! Thanks to you, endangered terrapins hatched, more bobolinks fledged, a century of sanctuaries was celebrated, and a remarkable amount of land was protected for wildlife and people to enjoy.

Below, just a snapshot of 2016 by the numbers. You can help us achieve even more in 2017 by making a donation today.

440

terrapins hatched from the two-acre Terrapin Cove in Eastham, which Mass Audubon and the town recently protected from future development. That’s 92 more hatchlings then last year!

12

land conservation projects culminated in protecting 1,234 acres of important habitat, a 287% increase from the previous fiscal year.

600+

bobolinks successfully fledged from farms around New England thanks to the innovative Bobolink Project, which raise money to pay farmers to delay haying their fields—up from an estimated 500 fledglings from the previous year.

4

stars, the highest rating from Charity Navigator, were awarded to Mass Audubon. This designation indicates that Mass Audubon demonstrates strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.

19

Mass Audubon camps that brought in 10,000 campers, including the newest camp to open at Oak Knoll in Attleboro.

627

volunteers pitched in at 19 different sanctuaries as part of the 10th annual Statewide Volunteer Day. Mark April 29 on your calendars to help out in 2017.

100

years of Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries celebrated throughout the year, including a 100th-day celebration that welcomed more than 5,000 visitors to sanctuaries across the state.

For more of the year’s accomplishments, check out the Special Land Edition Annual Report.

Will you be a champion for nature?

With a new Congress and administration taking shape in Washington, the future of our environment may be in jeopardy. Massachusetts has long been a national leader in the fight to protect the environment. Mass Audubon, as the largest conservation nonprofit in the state, has been at the forefront of this movement, working at the federal, state, and local levels of government to fight climate change and protect the nature of Massachusetts.

Today our resolve is stronger than ever. With your help we will:

Prevent a backslide on environmental laws and progress at the federal level. Pushing for renewal of the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, and advocating for continued U.S. involvement in the Paris Climate Agreement are just a few examples.

Ramp up our work at the state and local levels of government. Plenty of good work on climate change and other environmental issues is happening in cities and towns across Massachusetts. Mass Audubon will step up our efforts on Beacon Hill and in local communities for continued progress.

Work with conservation partners to promote a strong environmental agenda. In light of early signals from the new administration, we will be ever vigilant, continuing to advocate for standards that reduce carbon emissions, protect endangered species, and promote the health of children and families.

We’ve been fighting for the environment for 120 years, so we are ready for whatever comes next. But we need you.