Audubon California: Richmond Spill More Than Enough to Damage Sensitive Ecosystem
February 10, 2021 —
Area is a keystone of an ecosystem that supports everything from seabirds to herring.
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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.
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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
Innovative Bill Would Promote Regenerative Ranching in California
February 08, 2021 —
Audubon California-Sponsored bill encourages ranching practices that restore grasslands and sequester carbon.
The Case for Wetlands in the Central Valley
February 05, 2021 —
Vital groundwater protections are needed for wetlands under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. They are the backbone of the Pacific Flyway, supporting 60% of California's migratory birds.
Study: Wetlands Restoration Can Improve Water Quality in Central Valley
February 05, 2021 —
Vibrant ecosystems can absorb carbon dioxide helping mitigate climate change and nitrogen cleaning the run-off from human use of the land for agriculture or development.
Biden-Harris First Day Actions Signal Commitment to Birds and Climate
January 21, 2021 —
Bird survival is human survival and birds are telling us they are in trouble. We have no time to lose.
Audubon California Blasts Administration Move to Decimate Northern Spotted Owl Critical Habitat
January 14, 2021 —
“The administration has declared open season on America’s public lands even as it leaves office, with dozens of threatened and endangered species hanging in the balance.”
National Audubon Society Decries Trump Administration Attempt to Weaken California Desert Protections
January 13, 2021 —
“This proposal is nothing more than a middle finger in the rearview mirror from the outgoing administration”
State Habitat Restoration Project Breaks Ground at Southern End of Salton Sea
January 13, 2021 —
Coalition of conservation and community groups says groundbreaking is positive step towards ending years of inaction at California’s largest lake.
Audubon California: Padilla a Voice for “Strong, Sensible” Conservation Policy Solutions
December 22, 2020 —
Calif. Secretary of State Alex Padilla tapped to replace VP-Elect Kamala Harris
New Legislation Aims to Protect Tiny Fish Vital to Seabirds
December 17, 2020 —
Audubon supports the Forage Fish Conservation Act.
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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