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

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."
Virginia’s Largest Seabird Colony Relocates to New Temporary Home
May 21, 2020 — Audubon urges Hampton area boaters to give nesting birds the space they need.
Audubon Urges Beachgoers to Give Birds Their Space Too
May 08, 2020 — As beaches around the country reopen, protections for nesting birds are delayed due to COVID-19.
Seas & Shores
Audubon Elevates Chad Wilsey As Organization’s Next Chief Scientist
May 08, 2020 — Expert on North American birds and climate change tapped to lead Audubon researchers in providing science-based foundation for conservation and policy agendas.
Audubon Climate Report Recognized As ‘World Changing’ by Fast Company
April 29, 2020 — Groundbreaking climate personalization tool and cutting-edge data science earn Audubon and Domino Data Lab finalist award in AI and Data category.
Climate Change Is Pushing Bird Boundaries, Community Scientists Confirm
April 27, 2020 — In the first peer-reviewed study of its kind, participants in Audubon’s Climate Watch program helped determine the ongoing impact of climate change to bluebirds and nuthatches.
The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Is a Time for Reflection and Action
April 22, 2020 — Even in the face of enormous challenges, we can do great things to secure a better future for birds and people.
Birds
How Many Birds Will You Find During This Year's Great Backyard Bird Count?
January 28, 2021 — Annual worldwide birdwatching event runs from February 12 to 15, 2021.
Biden’s 30 x 30 Plan: A Roadmap to Restore the Sagebrush Steppe
January 27, 2021 — Western conservation groups applaud Biden administration’s plan to conserve and restore 30 percent of the nation’s lands and waters by 2030.
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.