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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

Centers and Sanctuaries in California

Kern River Preserve
Weldon, CA
An overhead photo of the Audubon Center at Debs Park.
Audubon Center at Debs Park
Los Angeles, CA
Parking lot
Hiking trails
Bathrooms
Group meeting space
Venue rental
Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary
Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary
Tiburon, CA
Hiking trails
Bathrooms
Pollinator garden
Picnic area
Parking lot

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.
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Read 2025 Salton Sea Science Brief Now!
Shifting Habitat Conditions at the Salton Sea Create New Opportunities for Conservation
Surprising increase in wetlands provides habitat for shorebirds.
¡Descubre el informe 2025!
El cambio en las condiciones del hábitat del Salton Sea crea nuevas oportunidades de conservación
El sorprendente aumento de los humedales constituye un hábitat para las aves playeras.

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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
California voters approve Proposition 68
June 06, 2018 — $4 billion bond measure supported by Audubon will fund programs for safe parks, clean water, natural resources protection, climate change preparedness, and relief for the Salton Sea
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Bill defending California’s migratory birds passes critical Assembly Floor vote
May 31, 2018 — Assembly Bill 2627 seeks to protects California birds in the face of federal attacks on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
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Where have all the Salton Sea's Eared Grebes gone?
May 29, 2018 — The Salton Sea was once a stopover for more than 90% of all Eared Grebes, but now there are few to be found there.
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Bill to protect California’s migratory birds advances
May 25, 2018 — Assembly Bill 2627 passes Assembly Appropriations Committee.
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John Bambury talks about the origins of Egret Wine
May 24, 2018 — Sonoma County winemaker was inspired by a desire to support environmental causes. Birds seemed a natural choice.
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Surveying for shorebirds in Humboldt Bay
May 15, 2018 — As we continue to fight for habitat in Humboldt Bay, we're learning more about the area's importance to birds.
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Statement from Audubon California following Assembly Committee hearing on the Salton Sea
May 08, 2018 — Members of the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee today grilled state officials on the lack of progress on completing habitat restoration and dust control projects.
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10 ways that birds will benefit from Proposition 68
May 07, 2018 — Of course the measure will have all sorts of benefits for Californians, but let's just talk about birds for a minute.
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Making the case for urgent action at the Salton Sea with Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom
May 06, 2018 — A recent tour of the Salton Sea provided a great opportunity to highlight the need for habitat restoration and dust control.
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Los Angeles Audubon seeking funds to sustain critical program for Western Snowy Plovers
May 02, 2018 — Chapter is soliciting funds from the public after federal grant is suddenly canceled.
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Long-billed Dowitcher Photo: Patrick Wardle/Audubon Photography Awards

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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