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

Audubon Study Confirms Solar Is a Major Economic Driver in South Carolina
August 27, 2020 — Audubon South Carolina's newly commissioned report shows that the solar energy industry has a $1.5 billion impact in the state.
Climate
Converse County Oil and Gas Project Poses Serious Threats to Raptors, Sage-Grouse
August 25, 2020 — Conservation groups protest plan to build 5,000 new wells in critical wildlife habitat.
Lawsuit Fights Administration's Plan to Open 18 Million Acres of Western Arctic to Oil and Gas Drilling
August 25, 2020 — Environmental groups head to court to fight energy development plan that will damage pristine wilderness and critical habitat and deepen the climate crisis.
Senate Report Warns of Perils of Ignoring Science on Climate Change
August 25, 2020 — Senate Special Committee on the Climate Crisis calls for investing in a cleaner future in a post-COVID world
Audubon: “All-hands-on-deck to defend the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.”
August 24, 2020 — Audubon files federal lawsuit to stop the administration’s efforts to drill in the Refuge.
Louisiana Announces First-Ever Climate Goals
August 19, 2020 — Governor John Bel Edwards sets targets for reducing carbon emissions and establishes resilience strategies across state government.
Victory! Federal Judge Rules Administration’s Bird-Killing Policy is Illegal
August 11, 2020 — Today’s ruling makes it clear that the administration must halt its attempt to roll back the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Audubon Joins Coalition to Sue Administration Over Harmful NEPA Rules
August 06, 2020 — A broad coalition of justice and environmental groups are working together to fight changes that would gut 50 years of environmental protection.
Young Climate Advocates Across Political Spectrum Say #YESonClimate at Virtual Summit
August 04, 2020 — Nearly 100 college students unite behind climate action and environmental advocacy at the Youth Environmental Summit.
U.S. House Water Infrastructure Bill Takes Nation’s Water Needs Seriously
July 29, 2020 — The Water Resources Development Act 2020 (HR 7575) will direct important resources for flood protections and maintaining our nation’s wetlands and watersheds.
New Federal Report Shows 80-Percent Decline in Greater Sage-Grouse Populations
March 30, 2021 — New numbers are another indicator of increasing threats to sagebrush country.
Ducks in the Southern U.S. Have Shifted Northward Due to Temperature Changes Attributed to Climate Change
March 30, 2021 — A new study shows patterns uncovered by community scientists over 50 years have repercussions for both wildlife and people
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.
Audubon California “Stunned and Delighted” at Decision Ending Off-Road Vehicle Access at Oceano Dunes
March 19, 2021 — Coastal Commission votes to phase out OHV access over three years in biodiversity hotspot
CALIFORNIA
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
Audubon California-Sponsored Bill Recognizes Access to Nature as a Human Right and State Policy Priority
March 16, 2021 — First-of-its-kind bill would help address disparities in access to outdoor recreation in communities of color and elsewhere.
CALIFORNIA
Bird Friendliness Index Shows Audubon Conservation Ranching is Bringing Grassland Birds Back
March 16, 2021 — Populations show a jump of more than a third in some areas.
Audublog
Proposed Bill Represents Progress on Climate and Carbon Pricing
March 10, 2021
Climate
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.