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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.
Andean Condor in Colombia, South America. Dorian Anderson
New Study Published on Bird Conservation and Climate Change Across the Americas
May 12, 2021 — Researchers examined the impacts of potential climate change scenarios on the network of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) across the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Greater Sage-Grouse. Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies
Efforts to Help Greater Sage-Grouse to be Restored by Biden Administration
May 11, 2021 — The Bureau of Land Management will respond to recent court decisions with new effort to reinstate plans to help struggling sage grouse populations.
Common Tern with chicks. Dere Scott/Audubon Photography Awards
Biden Administration Approves Largest Offshore Wind Project in U.S.
May 11, 2021 — Vineyard Wind Project will provide energy to hundreds of thousands of homes while mitigating impacts to wildlife
Swainson's Hawk. Marina Schultz/Audubon Photography Awards
New National Conservation Vision Sparks Opportunity to Conserve Nature and Create Jobs
May 06, 2021 — The administration’s “America the Beautiful” campaign is a chance to expand access to our lands and waters, help birds and other wildlife, and benefit communities across the country.
Wood Duck. Mark Hainen/Audubon Photography Awards
Biden Administration Moves One Step Closer to Reinstating Migratory Bird Protections
May 06, 2021 — New rulemaking should be the beginning of a multi-front effort to respond to the loss of 3 billion birds.
Great Egret. Rick Derevan/Audubon Photography Awards
Audubon Board Addresses Workplace Culture
May 03, 2021 — Work has begun to improve transparency between board and management and strengthen its governance practices.
News
Common Murres. Trish Gussler/Flickr (CC BY NC ND 2.0)
Audubon Applauds Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Seabirds’ Favorite Food
April 29, 2021 — The Forage Fish Conservation Act will update the way that forage fish are managed federally.
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.
Western Sandpiper.
Funding for Saline Lakes Science included in Federal Spending Bill
March 11, 2022 — An important step to begin addressing challenges facing saline lake habitats—yet more funding needed.
Western Water News
Audubon Welcomes Environmental Policy and Financial Leaders to National Board
March 10, 2022 — New directors bring decades of expertise in financial health and innovative environmental policy strategies in sustainability and renewable energy to protect air, water and land for birds and people.
Audubon and Other Groups Urge Bureau of Land Management to Act Quickly to Conserve Sage-Grouse
February 09, 2022 — Decades of Greater Sage-Grouse population declines and sagebrush habitat loss makes this review of federal land management plans imperative.
National Audubon Society Names a New Vice President of Climate
February 03, 2022 — Sarah Rose, executive director of Audubon California, will assume the senior role on March 1.
New Indiana Poll Reveals Strong Bipartisan Support for Renewable Energy
January 28, 2022 — Net metering policies proves to be very popular among Indiana voters.
Renewable Energy
National Audubon Society Announces New Executive Appointments in Conservation and Organizational Leadership
January 27, 2022 — Marshall Johnson and Justin Stokes take the helm of conservation strategy, and Allison Vogt directs the Office of the CEO.
Leadership