Audubon California Press

Media Contact

If you are a member of the press and you would like to speak with an Audubon California expert, contact our Communications Department:

Shineh Rhee
Communications Director
shineh.rhee@audubon.org

Explore Audubon California's Press Room below, and see our recent media coverage HERE

Audubon California Applauds NOAA’s Progress on the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
September 06, 2024 — The historic sanctuary will provide critical protections for marine wildlife and birds
A California Quail perches on top of a small bush in a field. One row of bushes and trees in the foreground is in focus, along with the quail, while other bushes are out of focus or blurred. The scene is a muted brown and orange, with layers of light and
Two California Photographers Honored in 2024 Audubon Photography Awards
June 20, 2024 — Congratulations to Kevin Lohman and Parham Pourahmad
Audubon CA joined Tribal Leaders, Elected Officials, and Residents to Support a Chuckwalla National Monument at DOI Listening Session 
June 14, 2024 — More than 700 supporters attended to urge protection of this unique California desert region for biodiversity, cultural heritage, economic benefits, and more.
Chuckwalla coalition members hike in Painted Canyon
Audubon CA Thanks Secretary Haaland for Visit to Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument
May 21, 2024 — Coalition urged the protection of region's biodiverse desert land for local communities and future generations
The Chuckwalla National Monument Coalition group photo
Effort to Proclaim Chuckwalla National Monument Accelerates with Announcement of Bicameral Legislation
April 16, 2024 — Audubon and broad coalition of Tribal, community and conservation organizations call for protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert
New Model Maps a Resilient SF Bay Future Through Climate-Smart Seagrass Restoration
February 28, 2024 — New eelgrass habitat model to supercharge conservation efforts to prevent acidification, erosion, and other climate change impacts in major CA bays
Tule boat build at Love Your Wetlands Day 2023
Audubon Receives Grant to Continue Restoration of Unique San Diego County Wetlands
February 02, 2024 — The community-driven effort brings together local students, indigenous tribes, scientists, and others to protect and improve vital habitat
Twenty Years On, Historic Water Deal Still Fails to Deliver for Salton Sea
October 05, 2023 — While progress under the QSA has been slow, partnership of leading conservation and community orgs hails recent momentum.
Audubon Celebrates Legislation to Create New California Desert National Monument
September 25, 2023 — Chuckwalla National Monument would protect 660,000 acres of sacred and historic sites, wildlife habitat
Study Finds Local Salton Sea Residents Would Use Recreational Facilities at a Healthy Sea
August 16, 2023 — Locals say outdoor recreational infrastructure at California’s largest lake would be an asset to the area.