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Biden’s 30 x 30 Plan: A Roadmap to Restore the Sagebrush Steppe
January 27, 2021 — Western conservation groups applaud Biden administration’s plan to conserve and restore 30 percent of the nation’s lands and waters by 2030.
Today’s Climate Actions Must be Followed by Durable Policy Changes
January 27, 2021 — In a sweeping series of executive actions, President Biden took a first step in his commitment to combat climate change and address inequality.
2021 Audubon Photography Awards Open 12th Year of Competition with Two New Prizes: Female Birds & Video
January 27, 2021 — The North American photography and video contest is accepting entries until April 7, 2021.
Audubon Scientists Reveal Migration Bottlenecks Used by Tens of Millions of Birds
January 26, 2021 — New study details how California’s Central Valley and the Colorado River Delta in Mexico provide food and shelter for globally significant numbers of migratory birds.
Migratory Bird Initiative
National Audubon Society Announces Additions to Senior Leadership Team
January 22, 2021 — The appointments include a new president and chief conservation officer and chief equity, diversity, and inclusion officer.
Biden-Harris First Day Actions Signal Commitment to Birds and Climate
January 20, 2021 — Bird survival is human survival and birds are telling us they are in trouble. We have no time to lose.
Audubon Files Lawsuit to Protect Migratory Bird Treaty Act
January 19, 2021 — A coalition of conservation groups is going to court to overturn Trump Administration’s weakening of the landmark bird protection law.
Conservation Groups to EPA: Assault on Law, Science, and Public Voice Will Not Be Tolerated
January 12, 2021 — Federal lawsuit filed to uphold EPA’s Yazoo Pumps veto.
Audubon Applauds New Protections for a New England Fish That Seabirds Rely On
January 11, 2021 — NOAA approved a new policy to protect Atlantic herring.
Seas & Shores
Audubon: “History—and we–will hold responsible the elected officials who have promoted the assault on our democracy.”
January 06, 2021 — A statement from David Yarnold, president and CEO of the National Audubon Society.
Several of the top-placing photos, clockwise in a grid from top left: a Red-tailed Hawk claws for a chipmunk; a Red-winged Blackbird dips her bill into a lily pad flower; a Northern Cardinal in flight; a Greater Roadrunner with its back to the camera; a Purple Sandpiper resting; a Sandhill crane adult and chick.
2021 Audubon Photography Awards Winners Enchant with Birdlife Imagery
July 07, 2021 — The leading North American bird photography competition broadens winners with the first year of prizes for female birds and bird videos.
U.S. House Recommends Increased Funding for Delaware River Watershed for Fourth Year
July 01, 2021 — Growing federal appropriations helps protect the iconic waterway for birds and communities.
Delaware River Watershed
National Audubon Society Urges Next Step in Union Vote
June 30, 2021 — “Every person who has a stake should have a vote.”
Congress Votes to Restore Methane Emissions Regulations in a Boost to Combating Climate Change
June 25, 2021 — President Biden is expected to sign the resolution, which will reinstate limits on the dangerous greenhouse gas.
Bipartisan Bill Addressing Pollution on Working Lands and Economic Support to Landowners Passes Senate
June 24, 2021
New Bill to Strengthen International Conservation for Albatrosses and Petrels
June 22, 2021 — By expanding seabird conservation internationally, this move would level the playing field for U.S. fisheries.
Major Corporations and Foundations Commit Final Funding to Close Gap in Landmark Colorado River Water Conservation Deal
June 22, 2021 — Microsoft, Procter & Gamble and other contributions secure funding to support water resilience, equity and combat drought within the Colorado River Basin
Western Water News
Legislation Would Strengthen Funding Streams for Coastal Restoration By Sharing Revenue from Offshore Wind
June 17, 2021 — As storms continue to pummel our coasts, increased funding for coastal restoration is necessary to protect our communities and wildlife from the worst effects of climate change.
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.