Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts Amplify Need for Climate Action Now
February 06, 2023 —
Proposed cuts to conservation programs threaten governor's legacy as climate leader
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Audubon California
We protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, in the Golden State and throughout the hemisphere.
Black-necked Stilts are one of the many shorebirds that need our help. Photo: Peter Brannon/Audubon Photography Awards
From the West Coast’s largest estuary in San Francisco Bay to the shores of Mission Bay, and from the wetlands of the Central Valley to the Salton Sea, Audubon California has worked for decades to protect birds, people, and the places they share.
600
species of birds protected.
118K
members.
48
local, independent chapters engaged in grassroots conservation.
Shifting Habitat Conditions at the Salton Sea Create New Opportunities for Conservation
Surprising increase in wetlands provides habitat for shorebirds.
A Look Back for Audubon California's 30-Year Anniversary
As Audubon California marks 30 years in 2026, we’re also celebrating a conservation legacy in California that spans far longer. Long before we were...
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Audubon California Stories
Webinar Series: Mindful Birding and Bird Language
January 24, 2023 —
Join us for an experiential webinar series presented in collaboration with Audubon California & Weaving Earth Center for Relational Education
Dr. Madhavi Colton Takes Helm of Audubon California
January 11, 2023 —
Veteran conservationist brings a wealth of experience protecting marine and coastal ecosystems.
Top 5 Wins for Birds in 2022
December 22, 2022 —
Thank you to our members and supporters for helping Audubon achieve major victories for birds and our communities.
Audubon-Sponsored Bill to Curb Light Pollution Reintroduced in Calif. Legislature
December 09, 2022 —
Bill would reduce excess light on state property
UN Environmental Program Recognizes Audubon Sonoma Creek Enhancement as Climate Change Adaptation Model
November 30, 2022 —
Innovative restoration project protects against sea-level rise, controls mosquitos
Audubon California Receives $500K from General Motors for Work on Salton Sea
November 29, 2022 —
“The Salton Sea is an enormous resource to California, to the western United States, and the entire Western Hemisphere.”
Federal Agreement Would Provide $250m for Salton Sea Remediation Projects
November 29, 2022 —
“A major step forward … to safeguard residents and the environment.”
Birds Are My Key to Happiness
October 31, 2022 —
Virginia Rose, founder of Birdability, tells the story of how birds transformed her life.
Audubon California Urges Backyard Birders to Empty Bird Baths and Feeders as Avian Flu Spreads
October 27, 2022 —
Waterfowl crowding at Salton Sea, Central Valley Refuges “a recipe for an epidemic.”
Audubon's Impact in California 2025
The Audubon Onward report provides important updates and conservations gains through our forward-looking plan to address the mounting threats of climate change and biodiversity loss—threats that not only impact birds, but people and the planet, too
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California’s Bird of the Year 2026
To celebrate Audubon California’s 30th anniversary, eight remarkable birds are facing off in our Bird of the Year Tournament.
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