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

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 Names Ana Paula Tavares as Head of New York and Connecticut State Offices
March 26, 2018 — Tavares will become executive director of Audubon New York and Audubon Connecticut after successful tenure at Rainforest Alliance.
Birds Come Out On Top during Omnibus Spending Negotiations
March 23, 2018 — Federal spending legislation includes much-needed support for critical conservation programs that protect birds and the places they need.
Audubon and National Park Service Predict Major Changes for Birds in a Warming World
March 21, 2018 — As our changing climate pushes birds out of historic ranges, America’s national parks could see an influx of newcomers and the departure of familiar species by 2050.
Audubon Urges Clean Energy Innovation
March 15, 2018 — Secretary of Energy Rick Perry to appear before House Appropriations Committee.
Washington Legislature Fails to Pass Popular Climate Bill
March 09, 2018 — An army of utility lobbyists defeated legislation setting a 100 percent clean electricity standard, despite support from a broad coalition of labor, public health, clean energy and conservation organizations.
Use Your Zip Code to Attract Brilliant Birds to Your Yard This Spring
March 08, 2018 — Audubon’s Plants for Birds database makes ecologically-friendly landscaping choices a snap.
Nebraska's Largest Solar Array is Surrounded by Bird-Friendly Plants
March 08, 2018 — The clean-energy project in Kearney is landscaped with native plants that will help birds today and tomorrow.
Secretary Zinke Overestimates Wind Power’s Impact on Birds, Downplays Fossil Fuel’s Risks
March 07, 2018 — Wind turbines do kill birds, but oil, gas and climate change pose a much larger threat.
Oregon Lake and Its Birds at Risk from Low Water Levels, High Salt Content
March 07, 2018 — Migratory birds and their food source require narrow range of salinity, 25-year study shows.
Western Water News
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.
UMR
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.
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.