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New Water Rule Endangers Millions of Birds and America’s Water Supply

New Water Rule Endangers Millions of Birds and America’s Water Supply

January 23, 2020 — 138 bird species are wetland dependent.
Vital Bird Protections Move Forward in Congress

Vital Bird Protections Move Forward in Congress

January 15, 2020 — Migratory Bird Protection Act advances out of committee
New Legislation Taps into Coasts’ Potential to Store Carbon Pollution

New Legislation Taps into Coasts’ Potential to Store Carbon Pollution

January 13, 2020 — Audubon supports the introduction of the Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act.
Enter the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards, North America’s Premier Bird Photo Contest

Enter the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards, North America’s Premier Bird Photo Contest

January 13, 2020 — Submissions for the renowned photography competition are now open until April 6, 2020.
Audubon: Congress Must Pass New Bird Protection Bill

Audubon: Congress Must Pass New Bird Protection Bill

January 8, 2020 — Our bird emergency requires urgent action.
Audubon Clean Energy Director Named Board Chair of American Wind and Wildlife Institute

Audubon Clean Energy Director Named Board Chair of American Wind and Wildlife Institute

January 7, 2020 —

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Court’s Decision to Uphold Marine National Monument is a Win for Seabirds

Court’s Decision to Uphold Marine National Monument is a Win for Seabirds

December 30, 2019 — A federal appeals court sides with Audubon and partners to dismiss legal challenge by commercial fishing interests.
Conservation Groups Intervene to Defend Sage-Grouse Rules Opposed by Trump Administration

Conservation Groups Intervene to Defend Sage-Grouse Rules Opposed by Trump Administration

December 20, 2019 — The National Audubon Society, The Wilderness Society and Democracy Forward Submit New Legal Filing to Defend Crucial Cons
Clean Energy Standard Legislation in Virginia “Shows Growing Demand” for Climate Solutions Nationwide

Clean Energy Standard Legislation in Virginia “Shows Growing Demand” for Climate Solutions Nationwide

December 19, 2019 — Audubon celebrates bill to decarbonize Virginia’s electric grid and set a 100% clean energy target as meaningful step toward reducing harmful emissions.
Audubon Analysis: FY 2020 Spending Package Includes Key Wins for Bird Habitat But Misses Chance to Act on Climate

Audubon Analysis: FY 2020 Spending Package Includes Key Wins for Bird Habitat But Misses Chance to Act on Climate

December 18, 2019 —

WASHINGTON (December 18, 2019) – Congress is poised to pass an appropriations package for fiscal year 2020 this week that includes increased