2010 The Wildlife Society-Western
Section recognized PRBO as “Conservationist of the Year” for
outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation in California and
the West.
2009 PRBO was honored with a Partnership Award from the President’s Coastal America Program as part of the Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) Least Tern management team. Guided by PRBO’s research, VAFB has taken the initiative on the ecosystem-based management of an endangered species.
March 2009- National Women's History Month Award honored Ellie Cohen, PRBO President and CEO. Click here to read more.
2006 PRBO Wins Senator Barbara Boxer's Conservation Champion Award for outstanding contributions to biodiversity conservation
2002 National Partners in Flight Award to PRBO for contributions toward bird conservation
2002 National Partner Award: PRBO was honored
with the 2002 national “Conservation Partner Award” from the USDA
Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
What People Are Saying About PRBO
"PRBO advances our understanding of ecosystem dynamics. By implementing their management recommendations we have been successful in promoting the recovery of a wide range of species, including birds, beetles and bats." -Greg Golet, Senior Ecologist, The Nature Conservancy
" PRBO is a major force for ornithology and conservation [in the West]." – Frank Gill, Ph.D., Science Director, National Audubon Society.
“ With PRBO as a scientific partner [in the Central Valley], we are advancing a model for conservation that could well be employed throughout North America.” – Steve McCormick, President, The Nature Conservancy
“ PRBO plays a lead providing scientific support for managing wetlands of the San Francisco Bay Estuary. In partnership with agencies like USGS, PRBO addresses major issues including salt evaporation pond conversion, airport expansion, and wetland restoration.” – John Y. Takekawa, Ph.D., Director, S.F. Bay Estuary Field Station, U.S. Geological Survey
“ The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service could not manage and protect the Refuge’s significant natural resources and facilities without PRBO as a partner.” – Joelle Buffa, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Farallon National Wildlife Refuge
"The trajectory that PRBO is on is extraordinary… PRBO is a powerful scientific organization with projects from the North Pacific to the Neotropics.” -Mark Reynolds, PH.D, Senior Ecologist, The Nature Conservancy.
"PRBO has distinguished itself as a leader in conducting important,applied science to benefit birds. Even more importantly, they excel in making the information available to and relevant for managers, who can then use it to improve habitat for birds and other wildlife.” — Peter Stangel, PhD,Southern Region Director,National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
"The rich history of PRBO maintains it as one of the most important centers for avian studies in the western US.” — Grant Reviewer, National Science Foundation
"PRBO's leadership and pioneering research are critically important to conserving the food webs and ecosystems of the California Current marine ecosystem.” — Don Croll, PhD, Center for Ocean Health, UC Santa Cruz
"PRBO advances our understanding of ecosystem dynamics. By implementing their management recommendations we have been successful in promoting the recovery of a wide range of species, including birds, beetles and bats."