Press Room

Media Contact

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

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 Supports New Bipartisan House Bill Protecting Undeveloped Coastal Areas, Saving U.S. Tax Dollars, Promoting Public Safety
May 17, 2018 — Legislation expands environmental protections on coastal habitats and communities.
Audubon Chief Conservation Officer David O'Neill Meets with Secretary Zinke
May 16, 2018 — Top conservation organizations share priorities at Department of the Interior roundtable meeting.
Audubon Launches New Community Science Program, Calls for Volunteers
May 15, 2018 — Birds provide important information about our changing climate.
Audubon: Rushed Lease Sale Process Jeopardizes the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
May 14, 2018 — Migrating Arctic birds face an uncertain future as the Department of the Interior circumvents proper process.
Lahontan Wetlands Celebrates 30 Years as Internationally Important Site
May 12, 2018 — Lahontan’s designation protects more than 100,000 birds annually
Western Water News
South Carolina's Conservation Bank Reauthorization Is a Major Win for the State
May 10, 2018 — Audubon applauds unanimous passage of legislation to protect South Carolina's critical habitat and culturally significant lands.
Audubon Hails Biomedical Breakthrough as "Win-Win" for Birds and Business
May 10, 2018 — A synthetic molecule may help save the endangered Red Knot.
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
Transform Your Yard and Community Into an Oasis for Birds & Insects
April 25, 2019 — Audubon’s Plants for Birds shows how individuals can help birds adapt to changing habitats with bird-friendly native plants.
Bipartisan Colorado River Drought Plan Signed into Law Averting Potentially Catastrophic Outcomes for People and Birds
April 16, 2019 — Audubon worked throughout the West to advocate for the Drought Contingency Plan.
Western Water News
Audubon & Allbirds Launch Imaginative Bird-Inspired Earth Day Shoe Campaign
April 15, 2019 — 114-year-old nonprofit awakens fascination in bird conservation across generations with new partnership.
Washington Legislature Passes Strongest Clean Energy Bill in the Pacific Flyway, Sends to Governor
April 11, 2019 — Statewide grassroots effort by Audubon Washington and partners paved way to establishing a 100 percent clean energy standard.
Climate
Audubon Expands Conservation Leadership Team
April 11, 2019 — Rebeccah Sanders Promoted to Sr. Vice President, States