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California Renews Its Leadership on Climate Change
July 18, 2017 — Passage of Assembly Bill 398 reauthorizes landmark cap-and-trade program and will reduce air pollution in California’s communities. It will be great for birds, too.
Birds Beware: House Proposes Drilling in America’s Last True Wilderness
July 18, 2017 — The House Budget Committee sets the wheels in motion to open the the Arctic Refuge to oil and gas development.
By Joining Climate Alliance, Governor Hickenlooper Protects Colorado’s Birds and People
July 11, 2017 — Audubon’s climate science shows birds like the Golden Eagle and Mountain Bluebird face shrinking and shifting ranges within the state if carbon pollution continues spewing.
Environmental Justice Pioneer Deeohn Ferris Joins the National Audubon Society
July 10, 2017 — Ferris joins the 112-year-old conservation nonprofit as new vice president for equity, diversity and inclusion.
Diverted Water, Longer Droughts and Climate Change Threaten Birds in the Arid West
July 05, 2017 — A new report from Audubon highlights dangers facing birds living in the Colorado River basin and across a network of saline lakes.
Gulf Coast Nesting Birds Perish After Tropical Storm Cindy
June 29, 2017 — Audubon Calls for Volunteers to Help Affected Bird Colonies
Protect the Law that Protects Birds
June 28, 2017 — Efforts to improve the Endangered Species Act's success must work within the existing law to protect the rich natural heritage of the United States.
Audubon to White House: And What's Your Plan?
June 27, 2017 — Trump Administration moves to revise and weaken regulations for clean water without science-based replacements, leaving a path only for polluters.
Audubon Welcomes Richard H. Lawrence, Jr. to Board of Directors
June 13, 2017 — Overlook Investment Group Executive Joins Conservation Group Board
The White House Just Declared Open Season on Our Public Lands
June 12, 2017 — Reversing monument designations is a dangerous game.
Governor Mead Proclaims 2018 as Wyoming Year of the Bird
July 09, 2018 — The Cowboy State joins Audubon in celebrating birds and the places they need.
Audubon Prepares for Long Road Ahead of Cleaning Up Pruitt’s Messes
July 05, 2018 — Scott Pruitt’s tenure was full of corruption and pollution. Now that he’s gone, the people and birds of the United States deserve a trustworthy EPA Administrator.
Audubon Statement on Draft Legislation to Amend Endangered Species Act
July 03, 2018 — Today’s threats to wildlife must be met with more resources and bipartisan solutions
Audubon Praises Commitment to Conservation in 2018 Senate Farm Bill
June 28, 2018 — Bill moves to conference committee: Audubon urges robust conservation in final bill
Bill defending California’s migratory birds passes critical Senate committee vote
June 26, 2018 — Assembly Bill 2627 seeks to protect California birds in the face of federal attacks on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
CALIFORNIA
New Maps Show Oil and Gas Leasing Sales Overtaking Sage-Grouse Habitat
June 20, 2018 — The Bureau of Land Management's upcoming and newly offered leases threaten to unravel historic conservation agreement.
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.
California voters approve Proposition 68
June 06, 2018 — $4 billion bond measure supported by Audubon will fund programs for safe parks, clean water, natural resources protection, climate change preparedness, and relief for the Salton Sea
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