Conservation

December 4, 2019 — The administration's push to drill for oil in the Arctic Refuge and Teshekpuk Lake, places set aside explicitly to protect wildlife, puts us all at risk, biologist Jeff Fair writes.

November 27, 2019 — A labeling program could help scientists and grape growers make vineyards better for wildlife, but for now it's sitting on the shelf.

November 14, 2019 — The hurricane's storm surge created optimal nesting habitat for Snowy Plovers and other beach birds, newly released data show.

November 8, 2019 — After a decade since its first sighing, the bird has finally been formally described as a new species, but much remains unknown about its ecology.

November 1, 2019 — The Trump administration has stopped holding industry accountable for killing birds, so California stepped in—and other states could do the same.

November 1, 2019 — By bringing the magic and splendor of the refuge to people who are unlikely to ever visit, a traveling immersive installation aims to inspire immediate action against oil development.

October 29, 2019 — Doris Mager’s treetop sit-in helped to establish the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, which turns 40 this month and has played a big part in restoring Florida’s eagle population.

October 17, 2019 — The injunction supports conservationists' claims that the industry-friendly plans are illegal, and puts stronger protections back in place for now.

October 11, 2019 — The deaths, including many Short-tailed Shearwaters, coincided with a new marine heat wave in the region. But the exact cause still eludes scientists.

October 10, 2019 — As rising seas imperil its historic structures and famed waterfowl flocks, staff at the Audubon sanctuary are determined to defend the refuge by saving its wetlands.