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Unprecedented Rollback of Bird Protections Cemented in Administration’s Final Days
January 05, 2021 — Finalized bird-killer policy sidesteps the courts in a clear attempt to hamstring incoming administration from being able to protect birds.
With Omnibus Legislation, Congress Takes Strong Action on Greenhouse Gases
December 21, 2020 — The American Innovation and Manufacturing Act is “one of the strongest actions that Congress has taken to directly address climate change.”
Biden Administration Invests in Strong Leadership for Climate Team
December 17, 2020
Climate
Regan will Restore Science, Integrity, and Justice to the Environmental Protection Agency
December 17, 2020 — Statement from Audubon Leaders on the Nomination of Michael Regan to lead the EPA
New Legislation Aims to Protect Tiny Fish Vital to Seabirds
December 17, 2020 — Audubon supports the Forage Fish Conservation Act.
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Rep. Deb Haaland Is a Great Choice to Steward Our Nation’s Lands and Waters
December 17, 2020 — National Audubon Society leaders praise historic nominee to lead the Department of the Interior.
Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count Will Look Very Different This Year
December 11, 2020 — While some local counts may be cancelled due to regional COVID-19 rules, many community scientists across the hemisphere will carry on one of the longest-running wildlife censuses in a socially distanced fashion.
Suzanne Dixon Named Vice President of the Mississippi Flyway at Audubon
December 10, 2020 — Dixon joins the bird conservation organization from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
New 'Trillion Trees' Bill in Senate will Protect Birds While Making Progress on Climate Change
December 09, 2020 — An alternative to earlier legislation from the House, the new bill supports natural solutions to climate change while preserving environmental protections.
Audubon Calls for Leaders to Accept Election Results and Refocus on Building a Cleaner, Safer Future
December 09, 2020
News
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.
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 California: Governor’s Revised Budget Will Make the Outdoors More Accessible to Millions
May 15, 2021 — “With today’s announcement, California takes a significant step toward protecting our state's biodiversity and ensuring that all Californians have safe and affordable access to nature.”
CALIFORNIA
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.