At its March 10 meeting the Menunkatuck Board adopted the following statement about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion,

Just as biodiversity strengthens natural systems, the diversity of human experience strengthens our conservation efforts for the benefit of nature and all people. Menunkatuck Audubon Society must represent and reflect that human diversity, embracing it in all the communities where we work. We are committed to building an anti-racist, equitable, diverse, accessible, fun, and inclusive organization to support birds and people in the chapter area. Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives will attract the best ideas and harness the greatest passion to shape a healthier, more vibrant future for all of us who share our planet. We welcome your advice, feedback, questions, constructive criticism, and support as we put this goal into practice.

Menunkatuck also wishes to honor the Indigenous communities native to the chapter area, including the Paugussett, Wepawaug, Quinnipiac, Totocket, Menunkatuck, and Hammonasset people. As we advocate for conservation of the land and its wildlife, we are indebted to the work of Native and Indigenous people who cherished the land for thousands of years before European colonization.