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

Audubon Applauds Federal Lawsuit Challenging Rollback of Endangered Species Act
September 25, 2019 — California leads 16 other states, the District of Columbia and the City of New York in federal lawsuit. ​
New UN Report Documents Effects of Climate Change on Earth’s Oceans
September 25, 2019 — Report illustrates the need to protect the seabirds and other wildlife that depend on the earth’s best asset: the ocean.
Seas & Shores
Marco Carbone Named Chief Technology Officer of the National Audubon Society
September 24, 2019 — Carbone joins Audubon from the American Civil Liberties Union.
Audubon Declares a 'Bird Emergency,' Demands Immediate Action After Scientists Reveal Huge Losses of North American Birds
September 19, 2019 — ‘We have to act now to protect the places birds count on: Places like the Arctic, Great Lakes, Everglades and the Colorado River must be a priority.’
BLM’s Final Environmental Review for Arctic Refuge Drilling Glaringly Underestimates Harm to Wildlife
September 12, 2019 — Rushed and faulty process gives green light to massive and permanent destruction of Arctic Refuge’s Coastal Plain, an irreplaceable habitat for birds and other wildlife
Audubon Opposes Final Repeal of Clean Water Rule
September 12, 2019 — Repeal threatens drinking water, outdoor economy, birds and other wildlife.
New Seabird Study Highlights Importance of Healthy Forage Fish Populations in Warming World
September 12, 2019 — After 23 years studying the nesting success of puffins, razorbills and murres in the Gulf of Maine, research from Audubon and the University of New Brunswick supports the call for improved protections for forage fish populations.
Audubon Urges Congress to Permanently Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
September 11, 2019 — Birds from every U.S. state rely on the Arctic Refuge.
Audubon Honors Conservation Pioneer Dr. Steve Kress for a 45-Year Legacy Saving Seabirds
August 26, 2019 — After decades of groundbreaking seabird restoration, a conservation hero announces a well-earned retirement.
Wyoming Takes the Lead in Sage-Grouse Conservation
August 21, 2019 — Governor Mark Gordon’s revised Executive Order maintains a balanced approach to sage-grouse and energy development, conserving critical habitat for the imperiled species.
Press Room
Long-Awaited Solar Ruling Is a Win for Clean Energy in Arkansas
June 01, 2020
Arizona Department of Water Resources and Audubon Agree to Funding Plan to Conserve Colorado River Water
May 29, 2020 — Fulfilling Drought Contingency Plan commitments and achieving water security for Arizona.
Western Water News
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.