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U.S. Senate Votes to Protect Birds, Improve Parks, and Create Jobs
June 17, 2020 — Bipartisan legislation to provide permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund advances out of the U.S. Senate.
Trump Administration Continues Effort to Strip Away Bird Protections
June 05, 2020 — It’s time for Congress to respond to this attack on America’s birds.
Audubon: Trump Executive Order Endangers Birds, People, and the Places We Need
June 04, 2020 — A new executive order signed by President Trump will remove important tools that protect wildlife and ensure public input.
Bipartisan Bill Will Help Cut Pollution While Helping Farmers, Foresters, and Wildlife
June 04, 2020 — The legislation helps the agriculture and forestry industries naturally remove carbon from the atmosphere, creating a cleaner future for birds and people.
Long-Awaited Solar Ruling Is a Win for Clean Energy in Arkansas
June 01, 2020
Arizona Department of Water Resources and Audubon Agree to Funding Plan to Conserve Colorado River Water
May 29, 2020 — Fulfilling Drought Contingency Plan commitments and achieving water security for Arizona.
Western Water News
National Audubon Society and Bower & Branch Team Up to Bring Native Plants to Costco
May 27, 2020 — Available on Costco.com through June 21
Bird-Friendly Communities
Court Strikes Down Trump Administration’s Sage-Grouse Directive, Canceling Hundreds of Oil and Gas Leases
May 26, 2020 — Administration violated federal law by leasing sensitive sage-grouse habitat for drilling
Audubon Statement on Incident in Central Park’s Ramble
May 26, 2020
Conservation Groups Sound Alarm on Administration’s Continued Assault on Western Values
May 21, 2020 — "The administration is rushing through yet another effort to reduce protections for our shared public lands, and it’s the sage-grouse’s turn, again."
Today’s Climate Actions Must be Followed by Durable Policy Changes
January 27, 2021 — In a sweeping series of executive actions, President Biden took a first step in his commitment to combat climate change and address inequality.
2021 Audubon Photography Awards Open 12th Year of Competition with Two New Prizes: Female Birds & Video
January 27, 2021 — The North American photography and video contest is accepting entries until April 7, 2021.
Audubon Scientists Reveal Migration Bottlenecks Used by Tens of Millions of Birds
January 26, 2021 — New study details how California’s Central Valley and the Colorado River Delta in Mexico provide food and shelter for globally significant numbers of migratory birds.
Migratory Bird Initiative
National Audubon Society Announces Additions to Senior Leadership Team
January 22, 2021 — The appointments include a new president and chief conservation officer and chief equity, diversity, and inclusion officer.
Audubon Files Lawsuit to Protect Migratory Bird Treaty Act
January 19, 2021 — A coalition of conservation groups is going to court to overturn Trump Administration’s weakening of the landmark bird protection law.
National Audubon Society Decries Trump Administration Attempt to Weaken California Desert Protections
January 13, 2021 — “This proposal is nothing more than a middle finger in the rearview mirror from the outgoing administration”
CALIFORNIA
State Habitat Restoration Project Breaks Ground at Southern End of Salton Sea
January 13, 2021 — Coalition of conservation and community groups says groundbreaking is positive step towards ending years of inaction at California’s largest lake.
CALIFORNIA
Conservation Groups to EPA: Assault on Law, Science, and Public Voice Will Not Be Tolerated
January 12, 2021 — Federal lawsuit filed to uphold EPA’s Yazoo Pumps veto.
Audubon Applauds New Protections for a New England Fish That Seabirds Rely On
January 11, 2021 — NOAA approved a new policy to protect Atlantic herring.
Seas & Shores
Audubon: “History—and we–will hold responsible the elected officials who have promoted the assault on our democracy.”
January 06, 2021 — A statement from David Yarnold, president and CEO of the National Audubon Society.