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Sandhill Cranes and Northern Pintails. Photo: Tom Barnwell/Audubon Photography Awards
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The Case for Wetlands in the Central Valley
February 05, 2021 — Vital groundwater protections are needed for wetlands under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. They are the backbone of the Pacific Flyway, supporting 60% of California's migratory birds.
Study: Wetlands Restoration Can Improve Water Quality in Central Valley
February 05, 2021 — Vibrant ecosystems can absorb carbon dioxide helping mitigate climate change and nitrogen cleaning the run-off from human use of the land for agriculture or development.
Biden-Harris First Day Actions Signal Commitment to Birds and Climate
January 21, 2021 — Bird survival is human survival and birds are telling us they are in trouble. We have no time to lose.
Audubon California Blasts Administration Move to Decimate Northern Spotted Owl Critical Habitat
January 14, 2021 — “The administration has declared open season on America’s public lands even as it leaves office, with dozens of threatened and endangered species hanging in the balance.”
National Audubon Society Decries Trump Administration Attempt to Weaken California Desert Protections
January 13, 2021 — “This proposal is nothing more than a middle finger in the rearview mirror from the outgoing administration”
State Habitat Restoration Project Breaks Ground at Southern End of Salton Sea
January 13, 2021 — Coalition of conservation and community groups says groundbreaking is positive step towards ending years of inaction at California’s largest lake.
Audubon California: Padilla a Voice for “Strong, Sensible” Conservation Policy Solutions
December 22, 2020 — Calif. Secretary of State Alex Padilla tapped to replace VP-Elect Kamala Harris
New Legislation Aims to Protect Tiny Fish Vital to Seabirds
December 17, 2020 — Audubon supports the Forage Fish Conservation Act.
Fall, 2020 at the Salton Sea
December 11, 2020 — Shifting populations -- plus a few surprise visitors
Otoño, 2020 en la laguna Salton Sea
December 11, 2020 — Poblaciones cambiantes -- además de algunos visitantes sorpresa