Audubon California News

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Sandhill Cranes and Northern Pintails. Photo: Tom Barnwell/Audubon Photography Awards
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Q & A with Sarah Rose
February 14, 2018 — Our new executive director takes a moment during her busy second week to tell us a little more about herself.
Citing multiple benefits to conservation, Audubon California strongly supports Proposition 68
February 13, 2018 — $4 billion bond measure on the June ballot will provide critical funding for parks, habitat, clean water, and the Salton Sea.
Fighting for the fish that seabirds need to survive
February 06, 2018 — Submit your comments in support of smart fisheries management until Feb.8. We'll keep on fighting past that deadline.
Administration move could unravel landmark desert conservation agreement
February 02, 2018 — Reopening long-settled talks on landmark Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan could set both renewable energy and habitat protection back eight years.
Crowds of birds and people turn out for the 5th Annual Waterbird Festival
February 01, 2018 — Over 500 community members turned out to celebrate the natural treasures in their backyard at Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary's 5th Annual Waterbird Festival
Highlights from the 2017 Christmas Bird Count
January 31, 2018 — The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) brings together advanced and novice birders to survey all the birds in their community.
Juncos, Scrub Jays and Phainopepla
January 24, 2018 — Seasonal Ornithologist Kim Geissler shares an update on January bird banding at Starr Ranch. This month included some return visitors and new species.
High School students learn how conservation and agriculture work together
January 19, 2018 — Through ongoing partnerships Audubon California works with farmers and students to connect habitat and increase conservation on working lands
Making birding, conservation and philanthropy a family tradition
January 17, 2018 — The Ranzs have turned their love of birds and nature into a family commitment to support sustainable environmental causes.
Wildlife conservationists cheer Gov. Brown’s call for sustainable funding
January 10, 2018 — 2018-19 budget proposal includes significant new funding to support fish and wildlife in California