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Audubon Praises Senate for Protecting 290,000 Coastal Acres and Bird Habitat from Storms and Rising Sea Levels
April 19, 2024 — The Coastal Barrier Resources Act would provide protections along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
Advocacy
Las aves migratorias de las Américas triunfan en el Congreso de los Estados Unidos
April 19, 2024
Conservation
Audubon Hails Rule Creating Climate Resiliency, Balancing Development with Conservation on Federal Lands 
April 16, 2024 —    “Today’s rule finally restores balance to the stewardship of America’s iconic public lands.”
Press Room
Migratory Bird Conservation Bill Passed by the U.S. Senate
April 16, 2024 — Senate passes legislation that would authorize resources for migratory birds throughout the hemisphere.
Conservation
Audubon Hails Administration Move to Strengthen Protections for 13 Million Acres of America’s Arctic
April 16, 2024 — New rule protects so-called “Special Areas” for wildlife and cultural resources.
Conservation
Effort to Proclaim Chuckwalla National Monument Accelerates with Announcement of Bicameral Legislation 
April 16, 2024 — Audubon and broad coalition of Tribal, community and conservation organizations call for protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert
Press Room
Audubon: New Rule for Fossil Fuel Development on Federal Lands Long Overdue
April 12, 2024 — BLM public lands update puts critical wildlife habitat, cultural resources, and recreation on a level footing with oil and gas development
News
Senators Cardin and Boozman Introduce Legislation to Invest in Migratory Bird Conservation
April 12, 2024 — Together with companion House legislation, the bills would authorize resources for migratory birds throughout the hemisphere.
News
A bright yellow bird perches on a thin, green vine.
U.S. House Passes Legislation Supporting Migratory Birds Across the Hemisphere
April 08, 2024 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act now must pass the Senate.
Advocacy
Endangered Species Act Rules Prioritize Science in Conserving Vulnerable Species
March 28, 2024 — Newly-announced changes restore protections that were stripped away during the Trump Administration.
Conservation
A common tern flying
Migratory Birds that Fly between Canada and South America Face Highest Risk, per New Audubon Study
February 17, 2025 — Audubon scientists developed a new framework to understand threats to migratory species and found that birds traversing the longest distances across the Americas are at highest risk, underscoring the need for coordinated hemispheric conservation efforts.
Press Room
A Great Egret with long white plumes perches on a thin branch.
Audubon Commits to Continued Bipartisan Collaboration for Conservation
February 06, 2025
Audubon Mid-Atlantic commends Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 State Budget
February 04, 2025 — On Tuesday, Feb 4th, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his annual state budget address, outlining significant funding increases for key environmental initiatives. These include enhancements to watershed protections, the creation of new state parks, infrastructure upgrades, and more.
MID-ATLANTIC
Audubon Secures $750,000 to Advance Conservation and Education Efforts
January 29, 2025
News
A Barred Owl hangs upside down from a thin tree branch, its body horizontal, its face turned and looking at the camera. Above it hangs a squirrel on a branch. Its head is nearly completely severed and is held in the owl’s talons. Its fur is bloodied.
Calling Alaska Photographers: Enter the Audubon Photography Awards
January 29, 2025 — Premier bird photography and video contest is accepting entries until March 5, 2025.
ALASKA
A Pileated Woodpecker perches on a tree backlit by a golden sky.
Fix Our Forests Act Advances in Congress, Spotlighting the Growing Wildfire Risk to Forests and Communities, But Further Improvements Needed
January 28, 2025
News
Flock Together for the Great Backyard Bird Count
January 24, 2025 — Find birds in your community and share the joy.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Decision in Favor of Greater Sage-grouse Habitat
January 17, 2025 — Greater Sage-Grouse in the news again as court invalidates oil and gas leasing in essential habitat
News
Two male Greater Sage-Grouse stand in a grassy landscape.
Conservation, Sporting Groups Urge Bureau of Land Management to Finish Habitat Management Plans for Greater Sage-Grouse 
January 16, 2025 — Finalized Management Plans in Colorado and Oregon Demonstrate Progress 
Audubon Texas Congratulates College Station, Denton, Kerrville, San Marcos and Wimberley on Achieving Bird City Texas Status
January 16, 2025 — Galveston first Texas city to achieve High-Flyer status
TEXAS