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Maryland Governor Hogan Proclaims 2018 the Year of the Bird
June 19, 2018 — Celebrating native and migratory birds and the places they need in Maryland.
Audubon Honors Public Officials with Conservation Hero Awards
June 14, 2018 — Former Bush and Obama Deputy Interior Secretaries Among 2018 Republican and Democratic Honorees
Governor Hickenlooper Declares 2018 the Year of the Bird in Colorado
June 07, 2018 — Proclamation cites Colorado’s many habitats for breeding and migratory birds.
Western Water News
Audubon Commends House Action on Water Resources Bill
June 07, 2018 — Progress on water legislation is important for birds and people.
Audubon Urges California Officials to Swiftly Implement New Salton Sea Funds
June 06, 2018 — Voters approved a bond measure that includes $200 million for critical dust mitigation and habitat restoration projects at California’s largest lake.
Governor Hutchinson Proclaims June 5, 2018 as Year of the Bird Day in Arkansas
June 05, 2018 — Proclamation cites Arkansas’s critical role as stopover for migratory birds.
Audubon Florida's Celeste De Palma Wins Prestigious National Award
May 25, 2018 — Director of Everglades Policy, De Palma won the 2018 National Wildlife Refuge System Advocate of the Year.
Audubon’s 15th Annual Women in Conservation Luncheon Honors Gina McCarthy, Mary Powell, and Dorceta E. Taylor
May 24, 2018 — Women conservation leaders receive prestigious 2018 Rachel Carson Award.
Audubon Lawsuit Seeks to Restore Protections for Migratory Birds
May 24, 2018
Audubon Joins Carbon Capture Coalition
May 21, 2018 — As the first wildlife advocacy organization to join, Audubon brings unique perspective to the table.
Audubon Goes to Court to Defend Seabird Winter Home
June 06, 2019 — Audubon’s Seabird Science was Instrumental in Creating Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument.
Seas & Shores
John James Audubon Center Opens at Historic Mill Grove
June 05, 2019 — $13 million facility promises “The Nest Big Thing” in art, conservation and education for Greater Philadelphia region.
California Assembly passes legislation defending state’s birds from federal rollbacks
May 23, 2019 — Assembly Bill 454 passes key legislative hurdle, Bill now moves on to California State Senate.
CALIFORNIA
Audubon Supports “BEST” Legislation to Hasten Renewable Energy Storage
May 23, 2019 — Climate Change is the Greatest Threat Birds Face, Clean Energy is Key Solution.
Anchor Scour Damages Eelgrass Beds
May 17, 2019 — Aerial images show ‘crop circles’ in eelgrass habitat
CALIFORNIA
Audubon’s Annual Women in Conservation Luncheon Honors Rose H. Harvey and The Garden Club of America
May 16, 2019 — Female conservation leaders receive coveted Rachel Carson Award for dedication to conserving public parks and preserving bird-friendly native plants.
Audubon Minnesota announces Rob Schultz as new Executive Director
May 13, 2019 — Schultz will begin his new role on May 20 and will oversee work in Minnesota and the Upper Mississippi Flyway
UMR
Big Wins for Clean Energy in Arkansas, South Carolina and Washington
May 09, 2019 — There’s an appetite for climate action — but who expected bird-lovers to lead?
Interior Department Needs a Bird-Friendly Solicitor
April 30, 2019 — Audubon Asks if Daniel Jorjani Will Protect Wildlife.
Salton Sea’s iconic pelicans and cormorants are quickly becoming a thing of the past
April 25, 2019 — As bird species disappear from California’s largest inland lake, Audubon report calls on state to restore crucial habitats.
CALIFORNIA