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

A willet spreading its wings over water.
The Audubon Photography Awards Expands to Chile and Colombia
January 15, 2025 — Premier bird photography and video contest is accepting entries until March 5, 2025.
News
Portrait of Jimmy Carter sitting outside on a bench.
President Carter was an enthusiastic birder and an early champion for climate action
January 08, 2025 — The former president, who passed away last month, championed historic legislation and was honored by the National Audubon Society for his work.
Advocacy
Audubon Celebrates Designation of Chuckwalla National Monument as a Major Victory for Birds and Communities
January 07, 2025 — Audubon and a broad coalition of Tribal, community, and conservation organizations led an effort for the protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert.
News
Two Lesser Yellowlegs wade and splash in shallow blue water.
President Signs Bipartisan ACE Act into Law, Supporting Wetlands and Bird Conservation
January 06, 2025 — Legislation reauthorizes habitat conservation funding for several programs
Conservation
A Golden-cheeked Warbler perched on a branch.
New Fund Promises Billions of Dollars for Global Conservation
December 20, 2024 — Congress establishes U.S. Foundation for International Conservation to bridge financial gap for communities, tribes and others working to ensure healthy lands and waters
News
A woodpecker holding something in its beak clings to a hole in a cactus.
Audubon Praises Rep. Grijalva’s Leadership and Accomplishments as He Steps Down as Natural Resources Ranking Member
December 04, 2024 — Arizona Congressman has served as a conservation champion during his tenure.
Advocacy
A Piping Plover in flight, about to land in shallow water on a beach.
Congress Passes Bill to Protect Nearly 300,000 Acres of Wetlands and Beaches
November 20, 2024 — The BEACH Act updates and expands a protected system of coastal land that buffers people and birds from flooding.
A male Greater Sage-Grouse stands in a grassy field with his head lifted, puffing his chest out.
Organizations Optimistic about Final Plan to Protect Sage-Grouse Habitat, Call for Work to Begin 
November 08, 2024 — BLM plan aims to stanch steep decline of iconic bird 
News
The Americas Flyways Initiative to begin implementation in January 2025
November 01, 2024 — The opportunity for transformational change to mobilize financing for biodiversity stands out at COP16.
Conservation
Closeup of an American Goldfinch standing on the red ledge of a bird feeder.
Bird Buddy Partners with the National Audubon Society to Elevate Bird Conservation Efforts
October 24, 2024 — The new collaboration aims to amplify awareness and action around bird conservation.
News
Adult Common Loon with wings outstretched, loon chick in foreground
Audubon Upper Mississippi River Receives LCCMR Support for Funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
July 24, 2025
UMR
Senate Budget Bill Delivers a Blow to Clean Energy, but Public Lands Sell-Off Averted
July 01, 2025
Policy
Black-necked Stilts forage in shallow water.
Shorebirds and Wetlands May be Winners at the Salton Sea, New Audubon CA Report Finds 
June 06, 2025 — New science on the status of birds and habitats at the Salton Sea paints a sustainable path forward 
CALIFORNIA
Three Tundra Swans fly over a lake
Audubon Taps Global Climate Leader to Drive Bold Policy Agenda
June 02, 2025 — Chris Dragisic to lead Audubon’s ambitious policy agenda to drive innovative conservation solutions across the hemisphere
Landmark BirdReturns Partnership Celebrates 10 years of Creating Habitat for Central Valley Birds
May 29, 2025 — Comprised of Audubon California, The Nature Conservancy and Point Blue Conservation Science, BirdReturns has provided over 180,000 acres of much-needed habitat through partnerships with wetland managers and farmers.
CALIFORNIA
Small shorebirds forage in shallow water.
Audubon California Project Receives $5.2m for Salton Sea Restoration
May 23, 2025 — Wildlife Conservation Board Grant will help fund work at Bombay Beach Wetlands
CALIFORNIA Western Water News
Snowy Plover at the Salton Sea Shore
State Inaugurates Water Flows into Salton Sea Restoration Project
May 22, 2025
New Legislation Offers Vital Support for Habitat Conservation in Cities and Towns
May 09, 2025 — Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act will spur investments in efforts to support America’s birds
Policy
Audubon Mid-Atlantic's Statement on the Governor’s Signing of Bill to Define Ecological Restoration: Maryland’s Department of the Environment – Definition of Ecological Restoration (SB722/HB1155)
May 07, 2025
MID-ATLANTIC
Audubon Mid-Atlantic's Statement on the Governor’s Signing of Bill to Define Ecological Restoration: Maryland’s Department of the Environment – Definition of Ecological Restoration (SB722/HB1155)
May 07, 2025
MID-ATLANTIC