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Audubon California News

Read the latest news and updates from Audubon in California.
Sandhill Cranes and Northern Pintails. Photo: Tom Barnwell/Audubon Photography Awards
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Audubon California endorses Prop. 3
September 26, 2018 — Measure on November ballot will have multiple benefits to clean drinking water and conservation priorities.
New HSU study shows Humboldt Bay far more important to shorebirds than previously thought
September 19, 2018 — Audubon California echoes the need to preserve area's critical habitat
Threats to the federal Endangered Species Act - and its birds - are beginning to mount
September 11, 2018 — California birds have a lot to lose if efforts to roll back the ESA are successful.
Making sure that water under the ground helps birds above the ground
September 10, 2018 — "It’s clear that the ramifications of our decisions on groundwater are going to stretch decades into the future, and what we do now will really matter.”
Audubon Kern River Preserve is key battleground for rare bird's future
September 06, 2018 — Despite Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo's rapid decline, U.S. Fish & Wildlife is considering removing its protected status.
California and other states file lawsuit to protect migratory birds
September 05, 2018 — Lawsuit is a response to Trump Administration's announcement that it will not enforce key elements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
What about alfalfa?
September 05, 2018 — Having evangelized about the habitat benefits of rice farms, Audubon California's Khara Strum is taking on a new crop.
Brown Pelicans getting help from Audubon network
August 30, 2018 — This past spring and summer, unusual numbers of young brown pelicans turned up in parking lots, college graduations ceremonies, and streets from Oregon through California. Does this mean our California brown pelican subspecies is in trouble?
Passage of SB 100 is a major victory for birds and people
August 29, 2018 — Legislation will help secure a future for 170 California bird species under threat from climate change.
Western Snowy Plover reaches important milestone in its recovery
August 20, 2018 — Protection under the Endangered Species Act is still vital to the future of this threatened species.