The decline of a key habitat site at the Salton Sea
March 21, 2018 —
Nothing illustrates the decline of birds habitat at the Salton Sea more clearly than the story of Mullet Island.
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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
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
Two important public hearings coming up on desert conservation plan
March 06, 2018 —
If you're in Bakersfield or Palm Desert in the next couple of days, we could use your voice in defense of desert conservation.
Understanding the link between waterbirds and Pacific herring in San Francisco Bay
February 27, 2018 —
Surveys verify that the small fish are an important food resource to a wide array of wintering waterbirds.
New legislation seeks to protect California’s birds from Trump Administration rollbacks
February 22, 2018 —
Effort will give state power to maintain protections in light of administration’s gutting of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
State officials recommend endangered species protections for Tricolored Blackbird
February 21, 2018 —
Fish and Game Commission is likely to decide by April whether to list the rare bird under the California Endangered Species Act.
Q & A with Sarah Rose
February 14, 2018 —
Our new executive director takes a moment during her busy second week to tell us a little more about herself.
Citing multiple benefits to conservation, Audubon California strongly supports Proposition 68
February 13, 2018 —
$4 billion bond measure on the June ballot will provide critical funding for parks, habitat, clean water, and the Salton Sea.
Fighting for the fish that seabirds need to survive
February 06, 2018 —
Submit your comments in support of smart fisheries management until Feb.8. We'll keep on fighting past that deadline.
Administration move could unravel landmark desert conservation agreement
February 02, 2018 —
Reopening long-settled talks on landmark Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan could set both renewable energy and habitat protection back eight years.
Crowds of birds and people turn out for the 5th Annual Waterbird Festival
February 01, 2018 —
Over 500 community members turned out to celebrate the natural treasures in their backyard at Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary's 5th Annual Waterbird Festival
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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