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

Gulf Coast birds receive nearly $35 million investment from BP oil spill settlement
March 22, 2021 — Deepwater Horizon Trustees propose new bird projects to restore rookery islands, support stewardship, and remove marine debris.
Delaware Governor Signs Invasive Plant Bill with Unanimous Support
March 17, 2021 — Legislation sets eyes on more bird-friendly, sustainable natural ecosystems across the state.
Delaware River Watershed
Largest Offshore Wind Project in U.S. Takes Step Closer to Approval with Completion of Environmental Review
March 08, 2021 — Findings show that Vineyard Wind Project will provide energy to hundreds of thousands of homes while mitigating impacts to wildlife
Climate
Next Steps Announced in Process to Reinstate and Strengthen Migratory Bird Treaty Act
March 08, 2021 — The Trump administration’s final rule will go into effect today, but a new rulemaking process will begin that is expected to bring back critical bird protections.
Delaware River Basin Commission Vote Shows Commitment to Clean, Reliable Water
February 26, 2021 — Audubon commends the regional agency for taking important steps to protect and manage water resources for birds and communities.
Delaware River Watershed
Audubon Responds to Serious Allegations Against a Prominent Birder
February 16, 2021
National Audubon Society Announces Merger of Audubon Mid-Atlantic, New Executive Director Suzanne Biemiller
February 16, 2021 — Uniting forces of Audubon Pennsylvania & Audubon Maryland-DC, the leading bird conservation organization sets sights on large-scale, region-wide conservation efforts.
Innovative Bill Would Promote Regenerative Ranching in California
February 10, 2021 — Audubon-sponsored bill encourages ranching practices that restore grasslands and sequester carbon.
Rollback of Migratory Bird Protections Delayed by New Administration
February 04, 2021 — The decision to delay implementation of this rule change offers an opportunity to reinstate and strengthen the 100-year-old law.
How Many Birds Will You Find During This Year's Great Backyard Bird Count?
January 28, 2021 — Annual worldwide birdwatching event runs from February 12 to 15, 2021.
Audubon California: Orange County Oil Spill of Extreme Concern to Migrating Seabirds
October 03, 2021 — “It is time to stop putting our coastal birds and communities at risk from the oil industry.”
CALIFORNIA
Critical Migratory Bird Protections Restored by Biden-Harris Administration
September 29, 2021 — Longstanding Migratory Bird Treaty Act protections will be reinstated and a key process to strengthen the rules now begins.
(UPDATE) U.S. House of Representatives Passes Audubon-supported Saline Lake Ecosystems Bill
September 23, 2021 — The bill provides for a coordinated scientific effort to inform effective management and conservation of Saline Lake habitats in the arid West.
Western Water News
Ambitious Climate Change Bill Fails to Clear California Senate
September 11, 2021 — “California’s leaders are choosing to treat the symptoms while ignoring the cause of the disease itself.”
CALIFORNIA
Canada Pledges $340 Million to Support Indigenous Stewardship Programs
August 26, 2021 — This funding is crucial in the efforts to protect biodiversity and in the fight to slow climate change.
Boreal Forests
UN Report Affirms the Need for Urgent Action on Climate
August 09, 2021 — The first of three reports finds that the climate is warming at alarming levels, with consequences for communities and for wildlife.
New Federal Bill Will Help Bring Birds Back
July 29, 2021 — Legislation introduced in the U.S. House will strengthen the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Bipartisan Legislation to Fund Wildlife Recovery Introduced in the U.S. Senate
July 20, 2021 — The funding provided will benefit birds, other wildlife, and communities across the United States.
Biden Administration Revokes Trump Rule That Allowed Sand Mining in Protected Coastal Areas
July 19, 2021 — Audubon successfully defended a decades-old bipartisan law that protects important beaches and wetlands for birds and people.
Biden Administration to Restore Protections For Alaska’s Tongass National Forest
July 15, 2021 — USDA announces a new strategy to protect old-growth trees that are important to local communities, birds, and the planet.