Press Room

Media Contact

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

Audubon, Other Conservation Groups Call on Trump Administration to Honor Sage-Grouse Agreement
April 30, 2018 — Lawsuit filed after administration violates federal law by deciding to lease sensitive sage-grouse habitat for drilling.
Audubon to Be Special Guest to French President Emmanuel Macron Joint Session of Congress
April 23, 2018 — Florida Congressman invites water conservation and Everglades restoration expert to signal support for Paris Climate Agreement.
Audubon Remembers Deepwater Horizon: Accountability Matters
April 19, 2018 — Audubon remains deeply committed to Gulf restoration and to protecting the laws that held BP accountable.
Audubon: “Farm Bill is Critical for Birds and Agriculture"
April 12, 2018 — The Farm Bill is the largest source of federal funding for private lands conservation.
Audubon Washington Celebrates a Victory for Birds and People
April 10, 2018 — The Department of Ecology made the responsible decision to end a half-century of pesticide use in Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay.
The National Audubon Society Announces Landmark $10 Million Gift from Overlook International Foundation to Address Climate Change
April 10, 2018 — The gift will help Audubon engage its 1.2 million members in creating bipartisan public demand for climate solutions.
Distinguished Group of Senators Stands Up in Defense of Key Bird Law
April 04, 2018 — Ten Senators urge Secretary Ryan Zinke to protect birds and interpret the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in the same manner as administrations from both parties the past 40 years.
Louisiana Coastal Restoration Project Vital to People and Birds Takes Major Step Forward
April 02, 2018 — State of Louisiana and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reduce permitting timeline by two years.
As Administrator Pruitt Rolls Back Car Emission Standards, Audubon Says the Move ‘Makes no sense’
April 02, 2018 — Rolling back fuel efficiency standards undermines one of the most effective federal policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the U.S.
Audubon Texas Honors Trio of Women Leaders in Conservation
March 29, 2018 — Claire Peterson Caudill, Maxine Johnston and Linda Shead received the Terry Hershey Award in Houston at the fourth annual Texas Women in Conservation luncheon.
Audubon California raises concerns about new proposed oyster farming project in Humboldt Bay
March 04, 2019 — Conservation organization warns against potential damage to vital eelgrass and mudflat habitat.
CALIFORNIA
Audubon New York Remembers Patricia “Pat” Keesee
March 01, 2019 — Pioneering conservationist for native plants and the birds that depend on them.
Audubon President Reacts to Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler, “I hope he remembers who he works for…our children and grandchildren.”
February 28, 2019 — Americans understand that the changing climate is a threat and they want government to do more.
US House Overwhelmingly Approves Permanent Reauthorization of Major Conservation Program
February 27, 2019 — If you have ever enjoyed a public park or natural area, you likely have the Land and Water Conservation Fund to thank.
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Legislation introduced to further protect state’s migratory birds
February 26, 2019 — Assembly Bill 454 will eliminate a key loophole in state law that could imperil a wide variety of treasured bird species.
CALIFORNIA
Leaders in International Entrepreneurship, Statewide Tourism Join National Board of Directors at Audubon
February 22, 2019 — Two new directors bring global and local expertise and commitment to conservation to leading nonprofit.
Audubon Washington Urges Lawmakers to Make History as Clean Energy Legislation Comes to Floor Vote
February 22, 2019 — UPDATE: 100 percent clean electricity legislation passes state Senate 28-19, awaits floor vote in House.
Audubon California statement on new chair of the State Water Resources Control Board
February 13, 2019
CALIFORNIA
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.