Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 9th, 2026

Carmel Owls Accepts 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible Donations to Expand Great Horned Owl Platforms

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CA – Carmel Owls, the community-led conservation initiative focused on supporting Great Horned Owls and reducing rodenticides across the Monterey Peninsula now accepts tax-deductible 501(c)(3) donations through a nonprofit partner.

Donations will fund Phase 2 of Carmel Owl’s Great Horned Owl platform expansion, with a $2,000 campaign goal to support materials acquisition, construction, installation, and outreach.

Supporting Local Wildlife Through Tax-Deductible Giving
Great Horned Owls provide natural rodent control and help maintain healthy local ecosystems. By installing elevated nesting platforms in key locations, Carmel Owls strengthens owl populations while promoting safer, more environmentally responsible pest management.

Major supporter levels include:
• Titanium – $5,000
• Platinum – $2,000
• Gold – $1,000

Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Carmel Owls also accepts donations via GoFundMe.

“We’re excited to offer a simple, tax-deductible way for the community to support Phase 2 and help strengthen the ecological health of the Monterey Peninsula,” said Paul Falworth, Chief Owl Officer and volunteer organizer of Carmel Owls.

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Phase 2 Deployment Map of Monterey Peninsula (see below)

About Carmel Owls
Carmel Owls is a volunteer conservation organization based in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, dedicated to protecting and supporting local Great Horned Owls (Bubo virginianus). through their free Adopt an Owl Platform initiative, nesting platform deployment, education, and community outreach across the Monterey Peninsula.

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