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

Audubon Statement on Manzana Wind Power Plant Permit
June 16, 2021 — Audubon pledges to monitor the development of the California site to minimize, mitigate, and avoid harm to condors.
Renewable Energy
New Federal Report Confirms Ongoing Crisis for North American Birds
June 15, 2021 — New report should guide the conservation actions needed to bring birds back.
Audubon Report Shows That Important Bird Habitats are Key Natural Solutions to Climate Change
June 03, 2021 — Important ecosystems for birds can also store tens of millions of tons of carbon naturally if maintained and restored.
Making a Call for a More Inclusive Outdoors on Black Birders Week, and All Year Long
June 02, 2021 — Two bills being considered in Congress would help make outdoor spaces more inclusive by making access more equitable.
Advocacy
Ridgway's Rail in the Ciénega de Santa Clara, Colorado River Delta, Mexico. Claudio-Contreras Koob
Colorado River Water flows across U.S.-Mexico border through historic cooperation
June 01, 2021 — Binational Investments in Sustainable Colorado River Management Helps Farmers and Nature
Great Egret. Andres Leon/Audubon Photography Awards
National Audubon Society Statement of Union Neutrality
May 26, 2021 — As Audubon staff work to organize a union, Audubon management publicly commits to remaining neutral.
Lesser Prairie-Chicken. Brittany Meagher/Audubon Photography Awards
Endangered Species Listing for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken “is the right call”
May 26, 2021 — Adding the Lesser Prairie-Chicken to the Endangered Species List will not only help the bird, but the people who share its rangeland.
Common Murre. Mick Thompson
Biden Administration Opens California Coast to New Offshore Wind Turbine Siting
May 25, 2021 — “Properly sited wind power that avoid undue impacts to wildlife is an important ingredient in cutting carbon emissions and averting worst-case climate scenarios.”
Horned Lark. Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies
USDA Marks Progress on Climate-Smart Agriculture Following Biden Executive Order
May 20, 2021 — An initial report from the Department of Agriculture demonstrates a commitment to climate-friendly practices that will benefit people and wildlife.
Orchard Oriole. Brad Fields/Audubon Photography Awards
Melinda Cep Joins Audubon as Vice President of Natural Solutions and Working Lands
May 20, 2021 — In a new role for the organization, Cep will work across Audubon’s network to advance climate and conservation goals on working lands.
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.”
Western Water News
U.S. House Advances Major Increase for Wildlife Conservation Funding
June 14, 2022 — With bipartisan support, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act moves closer to passing Congress.
National Audubon Society Teams up with Drag Performer Pattie Gonia to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride
June 14, 2022 — Video series invites LGBTQ community outdoors and highlights conservation issues
Audubon Scientists Develop New Method to Improve Mapping of Bird Migrations
June 01, 2022 — Four dozen co-authors from leading bird and wildlife organizations use novel approach to better identify the places migratory birds need along their perilous journeys.
Migratory Bird Initiative
Top Music and Hollywood Artists Join Forces in “The Birdsong Project” To Benefit the National Audubon Society in Celebrating and Protecting Birds
May 20, 2022 — Contributors include Yoko Ono, Yo-Yo Ma, Mark Ronson, Wale, Beck, Andrew Bird, Elvis Costello, Jim James, Karen O, Angélica Negrón, Calexico, Michael Uzowuru, Stephin Merritt, Karen Elson, The Flaming Lips, Nick Cave, and more.
New Legislation Will Help Bring Birds Back Across the Western Hemisphere
May 12, 2022 — Increased U.S. funding through the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act will benefit more than 350 bird species.
White House Celebrates Earth Day with Audubon Leaders
April 22, 2022 — Audubon staff had the honor of taking part in Earth Day activities with the administration, including the announcement of new policy efforts.
President Biden’s Budget Proposal Advances Clean Energy, Climate Resilience and Equity Goals
April 05, 2022 — Congress now begins its own process to review spending priorities for the coming fiscal year.
UN Report Offers Solutions to Reducing Emissions and Confronting Climate Change
April 04, 2022 — While previous reports detailed the extent of the impact of climate change, today’s report prescribes strategies to alleviate threats to both people and wildlife.
Federal Spending Bill Contains Both Progress and Setbacks for Conservation
March 11, 2022 — Congress continues to invest in important programs but falls short of taking meaningful climate action for birds and people.