Reverse the Rollback of the MBTA
Speak out to reinstate critical bird protections under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Martha Harbison
Network Content EditorMartha Harbison is "the voice of outraged integrity." She is also the Network Content Editor for the National Audubon Society.
Articles by Martha Harbison
ID Tips
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Conservation
New Study Shows Conservation Laws Must Be Enforced to Maintain Biodiversity
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News
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Dispatch
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News
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February 24, 2017 — The proposal would let commercial farms harvest Greater Sage-Grouse and their eggs. But there's no scientific evidence or public interest to support such an endeavor.
Climate
U.S. Offshore Drilling Banned Along Arctic and Atlantic Coasts for Next Five Years
November 18, 2016 — A new federal leasing plan released today outlines where energy companies can look for oil while protecting vital bird habitat.
News
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News
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News
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