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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

Explore our latest stories from across California below, and keep scrolling for stories from our centers and sanctuaries.

For Audubon CA's latest features in the press, see our Media page.

 

Latest news across California
Small shorebirds forage in shallow water.
Audubon California Project Receives $5.2m for Salton Sea Restoration
May 23, 2025 — Wildlife Conservation Board Grant will help fund work at Bombay Beach Wetlands
CALIFORNIA Western Water News
American Avocets wade in a shallow sea.
Water Flows for the First Time at Major Salton Sea Habitat Project
May 20, 2025 — Flooding creates 2,000 acres of habitat, reduces hazardous dust
CALIFORNIA Western Water
Restoring San Diego's Coastal Wetlands
March 20, 2025 — A Vision for the Future
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Get to know the Salton Sea Leadership Program's Inaugural Cohort!
March 14, 2025 — Building a community of leaders around the Salton Sea
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Audubon CA's 2025 State Policy Priorities
March 04, 2025 — Fighting for birds, habitats, & communities in CA’s budget and legislation
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Dark-colored cattle stand in a field with the ACR seal in foreground
Audubon Conservation Ranching Expands Along the West Coast with Support from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to Protect Birds on Grazing Lands
January 30, 2025 — Audubon California and Audubon Washington awarded more than $780k to expand program in the Golden State and establish one in the Columbia Plateau
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Planting the Seeds for a Tribal and Community-Empowered Future in Water Resiliency
December 17, 2024
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Empowering Coastal Stewards: A Look Inside the Coastal Leadership Program
December 03, 2024 — How a transformative journey in conservation, community, and creativity is shaping the next generation of coastal leaders
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Celebrating the Coastal Leadership Program: Inspiring Change, Building Community
December 03, 2024 — Our Inaugural Cohort's Graduation and Capstone Projects!
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Tricolored Blackbirds on the Rise!
November 27, 2024 — Celebrating an Incredible 2024 Conservation Success
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News from the Audubon Center at Debs Park
News from the Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary
A sunset over the Bay in Marin.
Reflections From a Youth Leader: The Power of Empathy
February 21, 2023 — A former camp counselor and Audubon Youth Leader's meditation on the gravity of her time at Richardson Bay and what it means to her today.
CALIFORNIA Richardson Bay Audubon Center
Coyote laying in grass.
Pursuing Compatibility During Conflict: Living Alongside Urban Coyotes
February 21, 2023 — Coyotes play a crucial role in California's ecosystems, and despite growing tensions with these wild animals, it is in our favor — and theirs — to learn to live with them instead of eliminating them.
CALIFORNIA Richardson Bay Audubon Center
An Anna's hummingbird spreading its wings while perched on a snowy branch.
Winter Wonderland: Richardson Bay Abounds with Seasonal Visitors
December 19, 2022 — With familiar faces joining new friends, winter at the Center has been prolific.
CALIFORNIA Richardson Bay Audubon Center
California slender salamander curdled up on green moss.
Creature Feature December 2022: California Slender Salamander
December 06, 2022 — A rare visitor at Richardson Bay captured the hearts of everyone lucky enough to catch a glimpse.
CALIFORNIA Richardson Bay Audubon Center
Updated Stairs to Lani's Beach 2022
Richardson Bay Audubon Center Trails and Stairs Renovated!
May 27, 2022 — We are continuing to improve the well loved and worn infrastructure at the Center!
CALIFORNIA Richardson Bay Audubon Center
Audubon Youth Leaders Native Plant Giveway Project Reflection
May 24, 2022 — Arianna Chitsaz, Maggie Jensen, and Eleanor Octavio reflect on their Audubon Youth Leaders project of growing and giving away native plants to the community.
CALIFORNIA Richardson Bay Audubon Center