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

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
Bipartisan Legislation is an “Ounce of Prevention” Against Wildlife Extinction
July 12, 2019 — Audubon urges passage of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act.
2019 Audubon Photography Awards Marks 10th Year of Exquisite Bird Photography
July 11, 2019 — Introducing two new prizes this year, Audubon celebrates more winners than ever before.
Audubon Report Identifies Priority Conservation Areas for Disappearing North American Grassland Birds
July 10, 2019 — America’s ranchers will play a key role in protecting grassland birds and the places they need in a fragmented and climate-vulnerable landscape.
Sandwich Tern
New Study Reveals Louisiana Coast Supports Globally Significant Numbers of Waterbirds, Shorebirds and Marshbirds
July 01, 2019 — The Mississippi River Delta provides a safe haven for much of the world's population of Sandwich Terns, Seaside Sparrows and other species.
U.S. House Passes Second Bill to Boost Funding for Critical Conservation Programs
June 25, 2019 — Increased funding benefits birds nationwide and builds on U.S. House support of conservation.
U.S. House Approves Increased Spending on Key Water, Restoration, and Energy Projects
June 19, 2019 — Funding benefits bird habitats from Florida to California and boosts energy programs.
Congress Takes First Step Toward Restoring Bird Protections Eliminated by Trump
June 12, 2019 — Audubon Expert Testifies at House Subcommittee Hearing on Draft Migratory Bird Protection Bill.
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.
Virginia Governor Signs the First Statewide Clean Energy Standard in the Southeast
April 13, 2020 — Gov. Ralph Northam gives the birds and people of Virginia hope for a clean energy future with the Virginia Clean Economy Act.
New Leadership at Audubon Washington and Audubon Great Lakes
April 10, 2020 — Deborah Jensen and Michelle Parker join team of state leaders
Public Comment Period on Gutting of 100-Year-Old Bird Protection Law Ends
March 19, 2020 — Despite national emergency, the Administration is ignoring requests to extend public comment deadlines.
Washington Legislature Ends with Mixed Climate Victories and More Work Ahead for Comprehensive Climate Action
March 12, 2020 — Policy discussions on a clean fuels standard, carbon pricing, and other economy-wide approaches to carbon reduction lays groundwork for substantive climate action in 2021.
Federal Court Rules Against Massive Old-Growth Rainforest Logging Plan in Alaska
March 12, 2020 — Decision is a Win for Subsistence Hunters and Families on Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island