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

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.
EPA Withdraws Key Mining Restrictions for Alaska's Bristol Bay Area
July 31, 2019
Audubon Urges Support for Bill to Restore Great Lakes
July 26, 2019 — The bipartisan legislation would help improve water quality and bird habitat.
Nada Culver Joins National Audubon Society to Lead Public Lands Conservation Work
July 22, 2019
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.
Climate Change Is Pushing Bird Boundaries, Community Scientists Confirm
April 27, 2020 — In the first peer-reviewed study of its kind, participants in Audubon’s Climate Watch program helped determine the ongoing impact of climate change to bluebirds and nuthatches.
New Orleans Approves Net-Zero Carbon Standard by 2040
April 15, 2020 — Historic measure commits New Orleans to a zero-carbon energy portfolio by 2050, phasing out fossil fuels.
Audubon Hires New Action Fund Leader and Expands Climate Team
April 14, 2020 — Investment signals continued commitment to bipartisan advocacy for birds and people.