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

Passage of the Sweeping Climate Bill Offers Renewed Promise in the Fight Against Climate Change
August 12, 2022 — Unprecedented investments in renewable energy, climate resilience, agriculture, forestry, and environmental justice will help create a better future for people and wildlife.
National Audubon Society and Audubon Great Lakes Mourn the Loss of Rep. Jackie Walorski, Emma Thompson, and Zach Potts
August 03, 2022 — Audubon's Statement on Congresswoman Walorski's Lasting Impact in the Great Lakes
Historic Climate Legislation Would Put the U.S. Back on Track to Meet Energy Goals
July 28, 2022 — The Senate has an opportunity to take a major step in reducing emissions and creating a cleaner future for birds and communities.
Bird Protections, Conservation Programs May Receive Increased Federal Funding
July 21, 2022 — Congress continues working on federal spending bills as September deadline inches nearer.
Audubon Announces 2022 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
July 07, 2022 — Premiere North American bird photography competition features stunning photos and videos from professionals, amateurs, and young people.
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Supreme Court Ruling is Bad News for Birds and Everyone Else, Too
June 30, 2022 — The court's ruling in the West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency case limits our ability to respond to the climate crisis and could have other serious implications.
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“For the Birds: The Birdsong Project” Volume II Released Today
June 24, 2022 — Vol. II Artists Include Yo-Yo Ma, Elvis Costello, Natasha Lyonne, Matthew McConaughey, Florence Welch, Alice Waters, Stephin Merritt, Mary Lattimore, The Flaming Lips, Shearwater, Hania Rani, Very Nice Person, and Jeff Goldblum.
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Nearly 700K Acres in Panorama Organic Rancher Network Recognized as Audubon Bird-Friendly Habitat
June 23, 2022 — Panorama Organic earns Audubon Certified bird-friendly package designation
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Piping Plover Gains Ground in The Bahamas
June 22, 2022 — Three sites in The Bahamas are recognized as Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) and international conservation priorities for the endangered Piping Plover. Audubon Americas celebrates the result of this collaborative effort to map these critial sites.
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Audubon and The Nature Conservancy to Lead Great Salt Lake Water Trust
June 16, 2022 — “The selection ensures expert management of an unprecedented $40 million program to protect the drying lake.”
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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.
Sandhill Cranes image with Knowing Nature banner.
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Examines the Importance of the Boreal Forest
April 12, 2023 — Press Release from the Smithsonian Institution
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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.
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Audubon California’s Frank Ruiz Named to California Colorado River Board
March 23, 2023 — “…a longtime advocate for water and the Salton Sea who puts the wellbeing of communities above all else.”
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Audubon California’s Samantha Arthur to Head Salton Sea Management Program
March 23, 2023 — “…a consummate professional with a profound understanding of the intersections of water, agriculture, communities and wildlife.”
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Salton Sea Partnership Calls on Governor to Commit to Measurable Progress at the Salton Sea
March 20, 2023 — Newsom Visits Potential Lithium Recovery and Habitat Sites around Sea
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Audubon California-Sponsored Bill Would Promote Regenerative Ranching in California
March 20, 2023 — AB 720 encourages ranching practices to restore grasslands and sequester carbon.
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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.
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