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Victory for Birds, Parks and Taxpayers: Audubon Fought for Land and Water Conservation Fund
February 12, 2019 — UPDATED: Bipartisan Legislation Passes the House, Goes to President for Signature.
National Audubon Society Announces Comprehensive Gulf Restoration Plan
February 12, 2019 — Audubon recommends an investment of more than $1.7 billion in restoration and conservation from south Texas to Florida Keys.
New Legislation Restores Protections for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
February 11, 2019 — Audubon Urges Congress to Prevent Oil and Gas Exploration and Drilling in the Arctic Refuge
2019 Audubon Gala Honors Johnny Morris & Family, J. Drew Lanham, Ph.D. with Highest Conservation Awards
February 08, 2019 — Annual event raises record-breaking $2.5M for birds & conservation.
National Audubon Society Reacts to Nomination of David Bernhardt as Secretary of the Interior
February 05, 2019 — Calls for a return to agency’s core values.
National Audubon Society Opposes Loss of Important Bird Habitat Because of Border Wall
February 04, 2019 — Birds tell us about the health of every landscape.
Historic Agreement Reached in Arizona to Avert Devastating Water Shortages in the West: Audubon says “critical step in protecting 36 million people and 400 species of birds”
January 31, 2019 — ‘Water is not infinite—but we’ve been treating Colorado River water like it is for decades…’
Western Water News
Audubon Finds Unified Voice for Clean Water in Brewers for the Delaware River
January 31, 2019 — Brewers depend on clean, reliable water to survive and thrive, just like birds.
Delaware River Watershed
Bipartisan Bill in U.S. House Seeks to Reduce Bird Collisions with Federal Buildings
January 30, 2019 — As many as a billion birds die each year in window strikes; federal government can lead in cost-neutral, bird-friendly planning
Audubon Names Natalie Dawson as Executive Director of Alaska State Office
January 30, 2019 — Proven conservation leader and public servant leads the way to protect Alaska’s birds and the places they need.
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.
Audubon Analysis: FY 2020 Spending Package Includes Key Wins for Bird Habitat But Misses Chance to Act on Climate
December 18, 2019
Audubon Applauds U.S. Congress for $9.7 Million of Funding for Delaware River Watershed Restoration
December 18, 2019 — Funding for the protection, restoration and healthy growth of the nationally significant watershed helps birds, people and local economies.
Delaware River Watershed
Exclusions In Tax Credit Expansion Present a Missed Opportunity
December 17, 2019
Climate
New Legislation Is a Welcome Start to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Public Lands
December 17, 2019 — The bill represents the first effort by Congress to strive for carbon neutrality on public lands.
News
Audubon Pennsylvania Receives Grant to Further Forest Conservation
December 14, 2019
Millions of Migratory Birds Catch a Break as NYC Passes Bird-Friendly Building Law
December 10, 2019 — Construction of new buildings and major renovations to existing buildings will now be required to use bird-safe materials that greatly reduce collision risks to migratory birds.
U.S. House Passes Coastal Resilience Bill That Will Benefit Birds and People
December 10, 2019 — Statement from Karen Hyun, VP for Coastal Conservation, National Audubon Society