Conservation

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
A bright yellow bird perches on a thin, green vine.
U.S. House Passes Legislation Supporting Migratory Birds Across the Hemisphere
April 08, 2024 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act now must pass the Senate.
A King Eider with a colorful beak bobs in the water.
Conservation and Climate Provisions Prioritized in Biden Administration’s Annual Budget Request
April 02, 2024 — The FY25 request to Congress is not binding, but indicates a commitment to efforts that benefit birds.
Endangered Species Act Rules Prioritize Science in Conserving Vulnerable Species
March 28, 2024 — Newly-announced changes restore protections that were stripped away during the Trump Administration.
A person holds a tall plastic pole beside a lake with mountains in the background.
Saline Lakes Are Dying—Scientists Hope This Unusual Shorebird Can Help Save Them
March 26, 2024 — An international team of researchers is conducting fieldwork from Canada to Argentina to help tell the story of the Wilson’s Phalarope, a species in peril whose essential habitats across the hemisphere are at risk from overuse and drought.
Legislation establishing a global conservation fund moves forward in House
March 26, 2024 — The United States Foundation for International Conservation would help address the biodiversity crisis around the world
A floating grid abuts a building atop a vast plane of water. Fish are grown inside nets being held aloft in this grid.
Conservationists Urge Caution as the Federal Government Promotes Fish Farming
March 22, 2024 — Aquaculture comes in many forms and can be done sustainably, but a push for more offshore operations raises concerns, environmentalists say.