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If you are a member of the press, you can reach Audubon Media Relations at media@audubon.org.

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Audubon’s Women in Conservation Luncheon Honors Susanne Durst, Kathleen Finlay, and Laura O’Donohue with Rachel Carson Award
May 05, 2023 — The 20th annual event focused on New York-based leaders in organic farming and sustainability. 
News
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Senate Ignores Science With Vote to End Lesser-Prairie Chicken Protections
May 03, 2023 — Rescinding the endangered species listing of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken would put the species on a path toward extinction.
Committee Vote Undermines Science and Threatens the Lesser Prairie-Chicken
April 28, 2023 — A congressional proposal to rescind the endangered species listing of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken would put the species on a path toward extinction.
A bright red bird with black wings perched on a tree branch and singing.
Congress Must Maintain Historic Climate and Economic Progress
April 20, 2023 — A plan to raise the nation’s debt ceiling would reverse job-creating tax incentives and jeopardize climate and conservation protections.
Renewable Energy
An Atlantic Puffin nuzzles with a weather-worn decoy on a granite rock with the ocean in the background.
New Research Reveals Scale and Success of Seabird Recovery Efforts Worldwide
April 10, 2023 — Study provides a tool to restore and build climate resilience for seabirds by relocating or restoring them to places where they can survive.
Audubon Statement on Presidential Veto of Congressional Attempt to Remove Water Protections
April 06, 2023 — "As climate change, drought, and development squeeze our water resources further, we need to protect all remaining waterways."
National Audubon Society Welcomes a New Vice President of Government Affairs
April 03, 2023 — Felice Stadler will lead Audubon’s federal lobbying efforts as well as advancing policy strategy across its hemispheric conservation efforts.
Press Room
New Public Lands Proposal Will Balance Development With Conservation
March 30, 2023 — The draft rule from the Bureau of Land Management will deliver on the agency’s responsibilities to sustain the health of public lands.
National Audubon Society Announces Decision to Retain Current Name
March 16, 2023 — Organization commits to new $25 million fund to expand Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging work, a decision that follows a thorough and inclusive process to examine the legacy of its namesake.
News
A group of egrets, white birds with long yellow beaks and long legs, wade in shallow water, tall green grasses in the background.
Audubon Staff Flock to Capitol Hill to Meet With Congressional Leaders
March 08, 2023 — Day of meetings planned to educate members on critical issues facing birds, people, and the places we all need.
Marcos Stoltzfus named Center Director of the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary
February 02, 2024 — Stoltzfus comes to Audubon from Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College
GREAT PLAINS
Tule boat build at Love Your Wetlands Day 2023
Audubon Receives Grant to Continue Restoration of Unique San Diego County Wetlands
February 02, 2024 — The community-driven effort brings together local students, indigenous tribes, scientists, and others to protect and improve vital habitat
CALIFORNIA
Cougar Hollow Ranch Receives Audubon Certification as Bird-Friendly Habitat
February 01, 2024 — Cattle are catalyzing grassland restoration at Texas ranch.
TEXAS
Audubon Texas Unveils Landowner Toolkit to Guide Access to Conservation Resources
January 31, 2024 — Streamlining access to conservation programs is key to bird conservation.
TEXAS
A group of cardinals and juncos perch on bare, thin branches in the snow.
Flock Together for the Great Backyard Bird Count
January 23, 2024 — Share the joy of birding with others during this global event.
Audubon South Carolina's 2024 Policy Agenda
January 18, 2024 — Promoting Pragmatic Solutions that Benefit Birds and People in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA
Audubon Supports Introduction of Bill That Would Promote Native Plants in Federal Projects
December 15, 2023 — Native plants help birds find the food and habitat they need in a changing climate.
News
COP28 Agreement Represents Progress for Biodiversity, But More Urgent Action is Needed
December 13, 2023 — The final agreement reached by negotiators at the COP28 summit in Dubai contained some historic language on fossil fuels and biodiversity, but ultimately represents the bare minimum of what must be done to address climate change.
News
New Clean Energy Legislation Package Would Help Create a Safe, Clean Future for People and Wildlife
December 13, 2023 — The Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act would streamline clean energy and transmission expansion and fund impact studies on wildlife.
Renewable Energy
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.
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