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Fixing Water Levels for Wood Storks
July 17, 2024 — Getting the water right on a regional scale improves resilience for both wildlife and people.
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A New Home for Owls (and a Black Vulture) Coming to the Center for Birds of Prey
July 17, 2024 — Support the aviary project at cbop.audubon.org/owlaviary
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Why Give? An Owl Rescue Leads to Investment into the Center for Birds of Prey Mission
July 17, 2024 — By Linda and Mike Smith
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Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Convenes Annual Science Forum
July 17, 2024 — Founded by Audubon in 2015, the Corkscrew Watershed Science Forum annually unites environmental professionals working within the Corkscrew Watershed to present their work to colleagues, policy staff, decision makers, volunteers, and the general public. The result is a regional forum for networking, productive discussion, and building collaborations aimed at informing and advancing conservation efforts across Southwest Florida.
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Northeast Florida Partnerships Raise the Bar for Sea and Shorebird Nesting Success
July 17, 2024 — “Volunteer assistance is critical at all nesting sites to reduce any negative interactions between beachgoers and our imperiled birds,” says Farrell. “They educate the public with a positive outlook and enlist beachgoers in our efforts to ensure a safe and productive nesting season.”
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Audubon Advocates for the Everglades in Washington, D.C.
July 17, 2024 — Audubon staff fly to the capital to talk restoration and conservation.
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Farewell Jacqui, Hello Kristen
July 17, 2024 — Welcoming a new chapters conservation manager.
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Remembering Bob Simons of Alachua Audubon Society
July 17, 2024 — Audubon is deeply grateful to Bob for everything that he accomplished to preserve and protect natural Florida.
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Audubon Chapters Restore and Manage Bird Habitat Across Florida
July 17, 2024 — As part of the National Audubon Society’s Flight Plan, preserving and creating healthy bird habitat is key to protecting bird populations. Many Audubon chapters across Florida manage land to protect birds and other wildlife. Article by Kristen Kosik, Chapters Conservation Manager.
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Legislative Session 2024: A Summary
July 17, 2024 — Budget highlights, good bills that passed, bad bills, and a note on the new bear bill.
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