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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
New Legislation Would Protect Public Input and Hold Oil and Gas Drillers Accountable
September 21, 2020 — Two bills introduced by Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) increase accountability for oil and gas companies that walk away from their wells and ensure public oversight.
Administration Relaxes Rules for Oil and Gas Drilling in National Forests
August 31, 2020 — Proposed rule cuts the public out of oil and gas leasing decisions for National Forests.
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.
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
Bipartisan Delaware River Watershed Caucus Signals a Beacon of Opportunity
April 12, 2021 — The recently formed caucus shows substantial federal and state support of one of the founding rivers of America for birds and communities.
Delaware River Watershed
Groups Seek Faster Progress from State, More Community Participation in Salton Sea Plans
April 07, 2021 — Nearby communities, threatened wildlife have no time for further delays
CALIFORNIA
Leaders Bring Biodiversity, Environmental Law Expertise to Audubon National Board
April 07, 2021 — With proven records of leadership within the Audubon network, new directors add unique insight to strengthen science-based advocacy at bird conservation nonprofit.
Budget Will Fund New York State Birding Trail and Reauthorize the Bond Act
April 07, 2021 — The Restore Mother Nature Bond Act, paired with historic funding levels for the Environmental Protection Fund, will enable us to substantially invest in safe recreation, clean air and water, and healthy habitats our birds need.
NEW YORK
National Audubon Society Announces Largest Market-Based Regenerative Grasslands Partnership in the U.S.
April 06, 2021 — Partnership with Panorama Organic Grass-Fed Meats will restore habitat, combat climate change on one million acres of working ranchland.