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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
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
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
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.