Conservation

After a Historic Conservation Win, Questions Remain Over Future Funding
July 29, 2020 — The Great American Outdoors Act provides billions of dollars to protect and improve public lands, but some advocates say the funding source—fossil-fuel revenue—isn't a long-term solution.
The Parrot King
July 29, 2020 — Over the past 14 years, Martin Guth has built a monopoly on some of the world's rarest birds. Will his secretive organization ultimately help the parrots—or push to them closer to extinction?
Wind Power and Birds
July 21, 2020 — Properly sited wind power can help protect birds from climate change.
Where Burrowing Owls Are Your Neighbors
July 21, 2020 — On Florida's Marco Island, families of the small owls live among the locals, who keep a close eye on the birds to ensure they will always feel welcome.
Audubon Analysis: House Spending Bills Address Conservation Needs for Birds, People, and Places
July 20, 2020 — The appropriations bills wending through Congress will help communities and birds everywhere through increases in important programs.
Student Advocates Help Make Advocacy Day a Success
July 20, 2020 — Remote tools like Zoom help young conservation leaders join Audubon North Carolina to engage in advocacy.
Trump Delivers Major Blow to the Foundation of U.S. Environmental Law
July 15, 2020 — A new interpretation of the National Environmental Policy Act limits its power and scope, ignores climate change, and cuts marginalized communities out of decisions, critics say.
Building Collisions Are a Greater Danger for Some Birds Than Others
July 09, 2020 — Migratory species that zip through the woods for insects are more likely to crash, researchers find—a vulnerability that may be speeding their decline.
In Los Angeles, Rich Neighborhoods Enjoy More Street Trees and a Lot More Birds
July 07, 2020 — City-owned trees—especially native species—offer important habitat for urban birds, a study finds. But the benefits aren't evenly distributed.
Policies to Rebuild Better for Birds and People Dominate the Week in Congress
July 02, 2020 — As Congress prepared for its July 4th recess lawmakers advanced several important proposals for Audubon’s policy agenda.