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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.
Indiana Senator Mike Braun Discusses Bipartisan Climate Solutions with Young Leaders in the State
September 25, 2020 — Senator Braun joined Audubon Great Lakes, the American Conservation Coalition, and the Indiana Federation of College Republicans for a discussion on climate solutions good for the economy, birds, and people.
Forest Service Proceeds with Plans to Remove Roadless Protections for Tongass National Forest
September 25, 2020 — Agency ignores importance of old-growth trees for birds, fish, and local communities.
House Energy Legislation Provides Promising Opportunities for a Cleaner Future for Birds and People
September 24, 2020 — The package, which was voted on during National Clean Energy Week, supports a variety of energy and environmental justice bills
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.
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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.
Baltimore Oriole. Mark Boyd/Audubon Photography Awards
Biden Sets a Bold Goal for Emissions Reductions
April 22, 2021 — Meeting the goal of halving emissions by 2030 will require bipartisan cooperation, and would benefit both birds and people.
Red-winged Blackbird. Cathy Bennington/Audubon Photography Awards
Reintroduced Legislation Removes Obstacles to Reducing Pollution on Working Lands While Helping Producers and Wildlife
April 20, 2021 — The bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 helps reduce emissions from farms, ranches, and forests while providing support to landowners
Canada Warbler. John Benson/Flickr CC (BY 2.0)
Canadian Government Proposes Historic Conservation and Resilience Investments
April 20, 2021 — Proposed funding must include significantly increased support for Indigenous-led conservation and land stewardship efforts.
Great Egret. Erin Smith/Audubon Photography Awards
National Audubon Society Announces CEO David Yarnold to Step Down
April 20, 2021 — President and Chief Conservation Officer Dr. Elizabeth Gray to Serve as Interim CEO
Little Rock Audubon Center Goes 100% Solar
April 13, 2021 — Audubon becomes Arkansas’ first 100% renewable energy-powered nonprofit