Conservation

The New PBS Nature Special Highlights Epic Shorebird Migrations
February 05, 2024 — “Flyways” calls attention to avian voyages and the challenges birds face.
News
Migratory Birds and Capital Return
January 31, 2024 — The rapid rate of climate change and its impact on biodiversity is not being matched by timely actions. The Americas Flyways Initiative aims to close the gap.
News
Four Ways Congress Can Help Birds And People This Year
January 17, 2024 — Returning lawmakers have an opportunity to help birds, the climate, and our own communities.
Advocacy
To Protect Our Planet, COP Needs to Recognize the Intersection of Climate Impacts and Biodiversity Loss
December 04, 2023 — The climate and biodiversity crises cannot be addressed separately.
A blackbird sits on a dry brown plant fanning out its wings and tail.
U.S. Unveils New Rules to Cut Methane Emissions at Global Climate Conference
December 01, 2023 — New federal standards will significantly reduce emissions and ensure a healthier future for birds and people.
News
Audubon Urges Advancement of a Proposed Rule to Strengthen Implementation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
December 01, 2023 — Audubon expresses disappointment in the rulemaking delay and commits to working with the Biden Administration to provide a win-win for birds and businesses.
News
Honoring Native American Policymakers Committed to Conservation
November 27, 2023 — As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, we highlight the contributions of leaders who have made a difference for birds.
News
The Power, Limits, and Evolving Uses of the Endangered Species Act
November 17, 2023 — Close to 1,700 animals and plants have been listed under the policy, each with its own rich, complex history. These nine case studies represent benchmark moments in the act's history.
From Audubon Magazine
Illustration of a prairie chicken walking on a farm with cows, a tractor, and an oil well in the background.
How to Fortify the Endangered Species Act for the Next 50 Years
November 17, 2023 — In the years ahead, flora, fauna, and the ecosystems they depend on will face many hazards, both old and new. These actions could strengthen the act’s ability to meet evolving challenges.
From Audubon Magazine
A Force of Conservation, the Endangered Species Act Faces a Fraught Future
November 17, 2023 — Fifty years after its passage, the powerful policy has proven effective at preventing wildlife from going extinct. Only with innovation and advocacy can it continue to do so for decades to come.
From Audubon Magazine