News

A Colorado River Win for the Navajo Nation as Congress Passes Major Omnibus
December 22, 2020 — Audubon continues to fight for a better water future in the West.
Western Water News
Conservation Leadership Initiative Alum Reflects on Future Career in Environmental Movement
December 21, 2020 — An essay from a CLI alum.
Water and Natural Infrastructure Get Major Boost in End-of-Year Deal
December 21, 2020 — The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 will direct important resources to ecosystem restoration projects, water conservation, and natural infrastructure projects.
Una Victoria en el Río Colorado para la Nación Navajo mientras el Congreso Aprueba un gran Ómnibus
December 21, 2020 — Audubon continúa luchando por un mejor futuro del agua en el Oeste.
Western Water News
Creating a More Just Climate Future for Those on the Front Lines
December 21, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act accounts for the unjust burden that climate change poses to communities of color.
Coasts and Oceans
A Pandemic, a Cancer Diagnosis, and a Year List Like No Other
December 18, 2020 — How birds became a thread of sanity through my tumultuous year.
COVID-19
Everything You Need to Know About Buying Ethically Sourced Down Products
December 18, 2020 — A growing number of brands are prioritizing the welfare of the birds that supply the feathers stuffed into items like jackets, comforters, and pillows.
In a Historic Move, Biden Picks Haaland as First Native American Interior Secretary
December 18, 2020 — If confirmed, the New Mexico congresswoman will oversee tribal affairs, important wildlife habitat, and one-fifth of the country's land area.
Birds Help Bind Us to Our Roots, and to One Another
December 17, 2020 — Our winter issue illustrates how, in today’s topsy-turvy world, we would all benefit from stronger connections.
Letter From the Editor
Scientists Braved the High Arctic to Chase Clouds on History’s Largest Polar Trip
December 17, 2020 — The Arctic is warming faster than anywhere on Earth, and clouds may be key. Photographs by Esther Horvath capture an extreme scientific mission.