Press Room

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

New Leadership at Audubon Washington and Audubon Great Lakes
April 10, 2020 — Deborah Jensen and Michelle Parker join team of state leaders
Public Comment Period on Gutting of 100-Year-Old Bird Protection Law Ends
March 19, 2020 — Despite national emergency, the Administration is ignoring requests to extend public comment deadlines.
Washington Legislature Ends with Mixed Climate Victories and More Work Ahead for Comprehensive Climate Action
March 12, 2020 — Policy discussions on a clean fuels standard, carbon pricing, and other economy-wide approaches to carbon reduction lays groundwork for substantive climate action in 2021.
Federal Court Rules Against Massive Old-Growth Rainforest Logging Plan in Alaska
March 12, 2020 — Decision is a Win for Subsistence Hunters and Families on Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island
Senate Misses Opportunity By Scuttling Energy Package
March 10, 2020
Advocacy
Economic Impacts Analysis Determines Resilient-Renewable Energy Standard is the Best Path Forward for New Orleans
March 09, 2020 — The proposal, submitted by the Energy Future New Orleans coalition, will establish a 100 percent Renewable Energy Standard by 2040 and result in more jobs, greater emissions reductions, and more local investment than alternatives
News
Virginia Becomes Climate Leader in Southeast Passing Historic Clean Economy Act
March 06, 2020 — The 100% clean energy standard legislation gives birds and people of Virginia a “fighting chance against climate change.”
Senate Bill Can Be an Opportunity for Clean Energy for Birds and People
February 27, 2020 — The package of energy bills supports investment in energy innovation, but Congress must make changes to take full advantage of this opportunity for significant progress on climate mitigation
Advocacy
Leaders in Youth, Minority Outreach Join Audubon’s National Board of Directors
February 27, 2020 — One of the nation’s largest grassroots conservation nonprofits elects new directors to help usher in younger, more diverse wave of members and supporters.
Audubon Arkansas to Become First 100% Renewable Powered Nonprofit in Arkansas
February 26, 2020 — Little Rock Audubon Center will launch a Solar Learning Lab to provide community education on clean energy
Climate
New Legislation Aims to Protect Tiny Fish Vital to Seabirds
December 17, 2020 — Audubon supports the Forage Fish Conservation Act.
CALIFORNIA
Biden Administration Invests in Strong Leadership for Climate Team
December 17, 2020
Climate
Regan will Restore Science, Integrity, and Justice to the Environmental Protection Agency
December 17, 2020 — Statement from Audubon Leaders on the Nomination of Michael Regan to lead the EPA
New Legislation Aims to Protect Tiny Fish Vital to Seabirds
December 17, 2020 — Audubon supports the Forage Fish Conservation Act.
Press Room
Rep. Deb Haaland Is a Great Choice to Steward Our Nation’s Lands and Waters
December 17, 2020 — National Audubon Society leaders praise historic nominee to lead the Department of the Interior.
Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count Will Look Very Different This Year
December 11, 2020 — While some local counts may be cancelled due to regional COVID-19 rules, many community scientists across the hemisphere will carry on one of the longest-running wildlife censuses in a socially distanced fashion.
Audubon New York Joins More Than 175 New York Organizations to Launch New Coalition to Protect Funding for Critical Environmental Programs
December 10, 2020 — The effort will include robust advocacy aimed at New York’s congressional delegation and state leaders to continue funding that supports jobs and clean water.
NEW YORK
Suzanne Dixon Named Vice President of the Mississippi Flyway at Audubon
December 10, 2020 — Dixon joins the bird conservation organization from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
New 'Trillion Trees' Bill in Senate will Protect Birds While Making Progress on Climate Change
December 09, 2020 — An alternative to earlier legislation from the House, the new bill supports natural solutions to climate change while preserving environmental protections.
Administration Moves to Finalize Bird-Killer Policy
November 27, 2020 — Ignoring legal challenges, public opposition, and science, the Trump Administration is rushing to finalize a rule to weaken the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.