There is an inherent risk that comes from naming anything after a person. Shifting moral standards, new information coming to light, these are just some of the things that make groups reconsider eponymous names. After the formerly named Seattle Audubon Chapter decided to rename themselves this year, chapters across the country, including SCVAS are considering the future of the Audubon moniker.
The San Jose Mercury News covers the ongoing debate surrounding the Audubon name on a local and national level.