Monte Mucho Audubon Society - Birding & Habitat Conservation

About Us

Brief History of the Monte Mucho Chapter

Monte Mucho Audubon Society (MMAS) was established in February 2001 by Jim Hailey, who spearheaded the effort beginning in November, 2000.  The Chapter was originally based out of Realitos, Texas.  It later moved to Laredo, Texas after Jim Hailey relocated to Central Texas.  MMAS currently covers seven counties to include Webb, Zapata, Starr, La Salle, Duval, Jim Hogg, and Dimmit.

Past Presidents

  • Jim Hailey – President 2001-2008

  • Tom Miller – President 2009-2015

  • Daniel Perales – President 2016-2023

  • Juliana Kelley – President 2023-2025

2024-2025 Monte Mucho Audubon Society Board

Juliana Kelley, President

Daniel Perales, Vice-President

Elma Ramirez, Secretary

John Kelley, Treasurer

Tom Miller, Board Member

Raul Delgado, Board Member

Dario Gutierrez, Board Member

Our Values

Conservation
Conservation

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Education
Education

A commitment to education is at the heart of the Audubon tradition. By inspiring more people in more places to value and protect the natural world, we are laying the foundation for future conservation.
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Research
Research

Today the longest-running wildlife census in the hemisphere continues to shape and inform our approach to conservation, providing vital information about bird populations and trends.
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