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

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.
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New Endangered Species Act Rules Will Weaken Protections for Birds and Other Imperiled Wildlife
August 12, 2019 — Final regulations diminish science-based decision-making and will reduce protections for birds.
New UN Report Affirms Importance of Land-Use Initiatives in Fighting Climate Change
August 08, 2019 — Report affirms importance of programs like Audubon’s Conservation Ranching Initiative and findings of recent report on fate of birds in America’s grasslands.
New Report Finds Increased Oil and Gas Leasing and Drilling in Priority Sage-Grouse Habitat
August 02, 2019 — Despite a formal directive to keep leasing, drilling outside sage-grouse habitat, federal agencies have pushed to develop in priority habitat.
Greater Sage-Grouse in flight
“A Grave Setback:” US Forest Service Releases Weak Versions of Sagebrush Conservation Plans
August 02, 2019 — Forest Service lands that include important habitat for Greater Sage-Grouse and 350 other species of wildlife now at increased risk of further development.
Snowy Egret in flight
Audubon, Other Groups Can Continue Lawsuit against the Federal Government to Protect Birds, Federal Judge Rules
August 01, 2019 — A federal court greenlights a joint lawsuit to defend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act despite the administration’s efforts to hand industry a blank check for bird deaths.
Audubon: Trump Executive Order Endangers Birds, People, and the Places We Need
June 04, 2020 — A new executive order signed by President Trump will remove important tools that protect wildlife and ensure public input.
Bipartisan Bill Will Help Cut Pollution While Helping Farmers, Foresters, and Wildlife
June 04, 2020 — The legislation helps the agriculture and forestry industries naturally remove carbon from the atmosphere, creating a cleaner future for birds and people.
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
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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