Press Room

Media Contact

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

Administration Advances Effort to Open Arctic Refuge for Oil and Gas Leasing
November 16, 2020 — In a rushed and secretive process, the Bureau of Land Management is ignoring impacts to people, climate and wildlife, and relying on flawed science.
National Audubon Society to Election Winners: “Birds are telling us there is no time to lose for bold, equitable and durable action on climate.”
November 07, 2020 — Statement from National Audubon Society President and CEO, David Yarnold
Audubon to Election Officials and Courts: Count Every Vote
November 04, 2020 — Statement from National Audubon Society President and CEO, David Yarnold
Forest Service Removes Roadless Protections for Tongass National Forest
October 28, 2020 — The agency's final action ignores public input and disregards importance of old-growth trees for local communities, fish, and birds.
Seismic Oil and Gas Exploration Will Scar the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
October 23, 2020 — Proposed seismic testing would damage important habitat for nesting birds and denning polar bear.
Legal Victory in the Tongass National Forest Goes Unchallenged by Department of Justice
October 22, 2020 — Voluntary dismissal of appeal keeps Prince of Wales Island protected from logging.
House Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Tackle Climate Change on Our Coasts
October 20, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act calls for urgent action on the issues facing our ocean and coasts.
Audubon: “Illegal directors make illegal decisions.”
October 17, 2020 — Federal court invalidates decisions made by illegally installed BLM Director Pendley.
Administration Continues to Defend its Illegal Bird-Killing Policy
October 09, 2020 — In a new court filing the administration indicated it intends to appeal a court ruling made in August which found its rollback of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act illegal.
Illegal Plans and Decisions Made by William Perry Pendley Must Be Retracted
October 06, 2020 — Coalition of conservation organizations delivers letter to Secretary Bernhardt calling for immediate review.
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
Audubon California: Newsom Expansion of Drought Declaration Means Badly-Needed Water for Migratory Birds
May 10, 2021 — “The Governor and stakeholders need to shift gears and manage for drought as the new normal, rather than an emergency that we address every few years.”
CALIFORNIA
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.
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.
Snow Goose. Ronan Donovan/Audubon Photography Awards
National Audubon Society Mourns the Loss of Adam Kolton
April 28, 2021 — Alaska Wilderness League Executive Director was a passionate advocate and beloved colleague.
Audubon California: Newsom Plan to End Oil Extraction in California Sets Bold Global Example
April 23, 2021 — Governor’s executive order ends fracking in state by 2024 and all petroleum extraction by 2045.
CALIFORNIA
Common Merganser. Andrea Jaszlics/Audubon Photography Awards
Audubon Supports U.S. House Bill to Fund Wildlife Recovery
April 22, 2021 — Bipartisan legislation will benefit birds, other wildlife, and communities.