Press Room

Media Contact

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

Enter the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards, North America’s Premier Bird Photo Contest
January 13, 2020 — Submissions for the renowned photography competition are now open until April 6, 2020.
Audubon: Congress Must Pass New Bird Protection Bill
January 08, 2020 — Our bird emergency requires urgent action.
Audubon Clean Energy Director Named Board Chair of American Wind and Wildlife Institute
January 07, 2020
Court’s Decision to Uphold Marine National Monument is a Win for Seabirds
December 30, 2019 — A federal appeals court sides with Audubon and partners to dismiss legal challenge by commercial fishing interests.
Conservation Groups Intervene to Defend Sage-Grouse Rules Opposed by Trump Administration
December 20, 2019 — The National Audubon Society, The Wilderness Society and Democracy Forward Submit New Legal Filing to Defend Crucial Cons
Clean Energy Standard Legislation in Virginia “Shows Growing Demand” for Climate Solutions Nationwide
December 19, 2019 — Audubon celebrates bill to decarbonize Virginia’s electric grid and set a 100% clean energy target as meaningful step toward reducing harmful emissions.
Best of 2019: Audubon North Carolina in Action
December 18, 2019 — From nesting Least Terns to new native plants laws, the Audubon network rallied to protect North Carolina’s birds and the places they need in 2019.
Climate
Audubon Analysis: FY 2020 Spending Package Includes Key Wins for Bird Habitat But Misses Chance to Act on Climate
December 18, 2019
Exclusions In Tax Credit Expansion Present a Missed Opportunity
December 17, 2019
Climate
New Legislation Is a Welcome Start to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Public Lands
December 17, 2019 — The bill represents the first effort by Congress to strive for carbon neutrality on public lands.
News
Administration Continues to Defend its Illegal Bird-Killing Policy
October 09, 2020 — In a new court filing the administration indicated it intends to appeal a court ruling made in August which found its rollback of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act illegal.
Governor Newsom Issues Groundbreaking 30 x 30 Executive Order
October 07, 2020 — California is first in nation to commit to protecting 30% of our lands and waters by 2030.
CALIFORNIA
Illegal Plans and Decisions Made by William Perry Pendley Must Be Retracted
October 06, 2020 — Coalition of conservation organizations delivers letter to Secretary Bernhardt calling for immediate review.
New Environmental Justice Bill Brings Both Sides to the Table
October 02, 2020 — The Audubon Connecticut-supported HB7008 now goes to Governor Lamont for signing
CONNECTICUT
Indiana Senator Mike Braun Discusses Bipartisan Climate Solutions with Young Leaders in the State
September 25, 2020 — Senator Braun joined Audubon Great Lakes, the American Conservation Coalition, and the Indiana Federation of College Republicans for a discussion on climate solutions good for the economy, birds, and people.
Forest Service Proceeds with Plans to Remove Roadless Protections for Tongass National Forest
September 25, 2020 — Agency ignores importance of old-growth trees for birds, fish, and local communities.
House Energy Legislation Provides Promising Opportunities for a Cleaner Future for Birds and People
September 24, 2020 — The package, which was voted on during National Clean Energy Week, supports a variety of energy and environmental justice bills
New Legislation Would Protect Public Input and Hold Oil and Gas Drillers Accountable
September 21, 2020 — Two bills introduced by Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) increase accountability for oil and gas companies that walk away from their wells and ensure public oversight.
Administration Relaxes Rules for Oil and Gas Drilling in National Forests
August 31, 2020 — Proposed rule cuts the public out of oil and gas leasing decisions for National Forests.
Audubon Study Confirms Solar Is a Major Economic Driver in South Carolina
August 27, 2020 — Audubon South Carolina's newly commissioned report shows that the solar energy industry has a $1.5 billion impact in the state.
Climate