Born of a desire to protect declining numbers of beach-nesting birds along Mississippi’s gulf coast, the Mississippi Coast Audubon Society (MCAS) has grown to be the largest of five Audubon Chapters in Mississippi. The Chapter’s “Nest N Peace” project began in 1975, with the chapter chartered the following year. The chapter’s mission is focused on promoting the interest, enjoyment, and understanding of birds and wildlife through education and conservation.