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Audubon and the Walton Family Foundation Invest in Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
February 13, 2020 — National organizations work with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions to build career opportunities in conservation.
Practical, Ambitious Virginia Clean Economy Act Passes General Assembly
February 11, 2020 — The Commonwealth takes bold next step toward becoming first in the Southeast to pass clean energy standard legislation.
Climate
President’s Budget Falls Short For Climate, Birds and the Environment
February 10, 2020 — “Birds are telling us now is the time to do more…”
Audubon Advocates Increase in Avian Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021
February 06, 2020 — “Now is the time to fully invest in conservation programs…”
Counting is Caring: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
February 03, 2020 — All around the world, people are helping birds by counting them for science.
Administration Doubles Down on Bird-Killer Policy
January 30, 2020 — 100-year-old bipartisan conservation law in the cross-hairs
Congress Must Seize Opportunity to Enhance the Sustainability and Resilience of Our Infrastructure
January 29, 2020 — Initiatives in a proposed infrastructure framework would mitigate the effects of climate change for both birds and people.
New Water Rule Endangers Millions of Birds and America’s Water Supply
January 23, 2020 — 138 bird species are wetland dependent.
Vital Bird Protections Move Forward in Congress
January 15, 2020 — Migratory Bird Protection Act advances out of committee
New Legislation Taps into Coasts’ Potential to Store Carbon Pollution
January 13, 2020 — Audubon supports the introduction of the Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act.
Seas & Shores
Audubon to Election Officials and Courts: Count Every Vote
November 04, 2020 — Statement from National Audubon Society President and CEO, David Yarnold
Forest Service Removes Roadless Protections for Tongass National Forest
October 28, 2020 — The agency's final action ignores public input and disregards importance of old-growth trees for local communities, fish, and birds.
Salton Sea Project Receives $700k for Restoration of Bombay Beach Wetland
October 27, 2020 — Grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will help fund dust suppression and habitat restoration and enhancement on 500 acres.
CALIFORNIA
Salton Sea Project Receives $700k for Restoration of Bombay Beach Wetland
October 27, 2020 — Grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will help fund dust suppression and habitat restoration and enhancement on 500 acres.
CALIFORNIA
Seismic Oil and Gas Exploration Will Scar the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
October 23, 2020 — Proposed seismic testing would damage important habitat for nesting birds and denning polar bear.
Legal Victory in the Tongass National Forest Goes Unchallenged by Department of Justice
October 22, 2020 — Voluntary dismissal of appeal keeps Prince of Wales Island protected from logging.
House Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Tackle Climate Change on Our Coasts
October 20, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act calls for urgent action on the issues facing our ocean and coasts.
House Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Confront Climate Change on Our Coasts
October 20, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act calls for urgent action on the issues facing coastal communities in California and elsewhere.
CALIFORNIA
Audubon: “Illegal directors make illegal decisions.”
October 17, 2020 — Federal court invalidates decisions made by illegally installed BLM Director Pendley.
Audubon New York Joins Broad Coalition in Call to Protect Environmental Programs
October 16, 2020 — Nearly 200 groups urge New York State leaders to maintain environmental funding to create jobs and restart the economy.
NEW YORK