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Tidal Wave of Grassroots Support for Conservation Saves 600 Acres in Northeast Florida
May 21, 2025 — People spoke up for Florida's special places.
American Avocets wade in a shallow sea.
Water Flows for the First Time at Major Salton Sea Habitat Project
May 20, 2025 — Flooding creates 2,000 acres of habitat, reduces hazardous dust
Snowy Egret
State Investments for a Resilient Arizona
May 19, 2025 — Annual state budget needs to include funding that protects Arizona’s lands and waters
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Investments in Water Resilience Helps Stretch Existing Supplies
May 16, 2025 — Tour of water projects in Tucson, Arizona demonstrates the impact funding has on the ground
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Protecting Albuquerque Area Wetlands
May 16, 2025 — Audubon Southwest and Albuquerque Open Space partner to conserve these critical jewels.
New Evidence Reveals Coastal Birds Need Both Stewardship and Restoration
May 14, 2025 — We can better protect birds on beaches by addressing human disturbance and habitat loss simultaneously.
New Legislation Offers Vital Support for Habitat Conservation in Cities and Towns
May 09, 2025 — Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act will spur investments in efforts to support America’s birds
Threatened and endangered birds begin nesting season on Long Island
May 07, 2025 — Piping Plovers and American Oystercatchers are already laying eggs. Our oystercatchers had some incredible wins last year and this season is looking promising.
Legislation Aims to Improve Law Credited with Saving Bird Species from Extinction
May 06, 2025 — Bill introduced this week would update the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, provide regulatory stability, and strengthen conservation efforts.
A plain, gray bird perches on a thin, curvy branch.
Researchers Favor Beautiful, Colorful Birds in Scientific Studies, New Analysis Finds
April 25, 2025 — A review of 50 years of ornithological literature revealed a strong bias for familiar, visually appealing species over avians with drabber features. Here's why that's worrisome for conservation.