Press Room

Media Contact

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

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Supreme Court Decision Threatens Waterways that Birds (and People) Need
May 25, 2023 — The Court’s ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency removes crucial protections for wetlands, limiting the Clean Water Act.
Water
Federal Permitting Reform Can Bolster Our Economy While Protecting Wildlife and Communities
May 17, 2023 — Congressional reform of federal permitting and review programs presents an important need to balance conservation, community, and the economy.
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New EPA Proposal Would be Key to Achieving Climate Goals for Birds and People
May 11, 2023 — Climate pollution standards would reduce emissions from power plants to slow global temperature rise.
News
Audubon's Chief Conservation Officer Appointed to North American Wetlands Conservation Council and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Advisory Group
May 09, 2023 — Marshall Johnson appointed by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for a three-year term.
News
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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.
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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
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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."
Audubon Denounces Congressional Action to Undo BLM Rule Elevating Conservation on Public Lands 
April 29, 2024 — “This legislation is an end-run around how westerners themselves would like to see these lands managed.” 
Press Room
Audubon Hails Rule Creating Climate Resiliency, Balancing Development with Conservation on Federal Lands 
April 16, 2024 —    “Today’s rule finally restores balance to the stewardship of America’s iconic public lands.”
Press Room
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Effort to Proclaim Chuckwalla National Monument Accelerates with Announcement of Bicameral Legislation
April 16, 2024 — Audubon and broad coalition of Tribal, community and conservation organizations call for protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert
CALIFORNIA
Effort to Proclaim Chuckwalla National Monument Accelerates with Announcement of Bicameral Legislation 
April 16, 2024 — Audubon and broad coalition of Tribal, community and conservation organizations call for protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert
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Audubon Hails Administration Move to Strengthen Protections for 13 Million Acres of America’s Arctic
April 11, 2024 — New rule protects so-called “Special Areas” for wildlife and cultural resources.
ALASKA
Endangered Species Act Rules Prioritize Science in Conserving Vulnerable Species
March 28, 2024 — Newly-announced changes restore protections that were stripped away during the Trump Administration.
Conservation
Audubon Mid-Atlantic Statement on Gov. Shapiro’s Announcement About Securing Pennsylvania's Energy Future
March 13, 2024
MID-ATLANTIC
New Model Maps a Resilient SF Bay Future Through Climate-Smart Seagrass Restoration
February 28, 2024 — New eelgrass habitat model to supercharge conservation efforts to prevent acidification, erosion, and other climate change impacts in major CA bays
CALIFORNIA
Department of Interior’s Long-term Commitment to Sagebrush Health Wins Praise from Sportsmen & Conservation Groups 
February 08, 2024 — Restoration to conserve “best of the best” remaining sagebrush habitat 
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New U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Permit Expands Coverage for Wind Energy and Conservation of Eagles
February 08, 2024 — Audubon worked with partners to ensure that the permitting benefits Bald and Golden Eagle conservation.
Renewable Energy