Conservation

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Coastal Birds Are Ditching the Beach to Nest on Rooftops
May 22, 2024 — Each summer, conservationists around the country protect birds that nest atop buildings as development and sea-level rise erase natural beach habitat. But is this a long-term solution?
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A wall made of logs and branches divides a forest scene. On the left, one person stands in thick growth. On the right, two people stand in a more open area.
Surging Deer Populations Are a Crisis for Eastern Forests
May 21, 2024 — Important habitats for many bird species ‘are in imminent danger of collapse,’ one expert warns, and the federal government may need to step in.
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Prairie-to-Plate Philosophy Drives Bird-Friendly Management at North Dakota’s Paul Ranch
May 16, 2024 — David and Denver Paul launch Wild Prairie Beef business from Audubon Certified lands
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A Very Busy Earth Month Yields Big Wins for Birds
April 30, 2024 — Audubon members and allies played a big role in policy gains for wildlife conservation.
Advocacy
Legislation Supporting Migratory Birds Across the Hemisphere Signed Into Law
April 25, 2024 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act renews and enhances a critical conservation program.
Advocacy
Audubon Praises Senate for Protecting 290,000 Coastal Acres and Bird Habitat from Storms and Rising Sea Levels
April 19, 2024 — The Coastal Barrier Resources Act would provide protections along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
Advocacy
Las aves migratorias de las Américas triunfan en el Congreso de los Estados Unidos
April 19, 2024
Migratory Bird Conservation Bill Passed by the U.S. Senate
April 16, 2024 — Senate passes legislation that would authorize resources for migratory birds throughout the hemisphere.
Audubon Hails Administration Move to Strengthen Protections for 13 Million Acres of America’s Arctic
April 16, 2024 — New rule protects so-called “Special Areas” for wildlife and cultural resources.
Choosing a Plan to Save the Greater Sage-Grouse
April 09, 2024 — Tell the Bureau of Land Management to preserve Greater Sage-Grouse habitat
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