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

Audubon Opposes Nominee for EPA Administrator
January 17, 2017 — Scott Pruitt is categorically unfit to protect America’s water, air and health.
Audubon California’s new Salton Sea director brings local experience to effort to preserve critical bird habitat
January 09, 2017 — Frank Ruiz will use his experience in the Imperial Valley to rally support for protecting bird habitat while addressing public health concerns associated with the Salton Sea.
Audubon in Action
Audubon Welcomes Karen Hyun and Justin Stokes to Policy Team
January 03, 2017 — Senior Interior Department official and House Chief of Staff are latest to join Audubon flock.
Governor Kasich Sends Strong Signal with Veto
December 27, 2016 — Ohio Ready for Clean Energy Future and New Jobs
President Obama Protects Vital Marine Environments in the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans
December 20, 2016 — Decision will minimize the chances of oil spill occurring in important wildlife habitats.
Audubon Disappointed in Decision to Extend Eagle Kill Permits to Thirty Years
December 16, 2016 — The US Fish and Wildlife Service should balance a clean energy future with sensible protections for wildlife.
RESTORE Council and Gulf Governors Deliver Key Comprehensive Plan Update
December 16, 2016 — Plan sets Gulf ecosystems and economies on solid path toward restoration.
As Head of Interior, Ryan Zinke's Platform for Conservation Would Go National
December 13, 2016 — Audubon encourages Rep. Zinke to commit to protect public lands and safeguard our natural heritage.
Audubon CEO: Cathy McMorris Rodgers can draw from the American West's legacy of conservation
December 09, 2016 — Our public lands, wildlife and climate progress depend on a strong and steady Interior Department.
Interior Department and Tennessee Protect 75,000 Acres of Cumberland Plateau
December 08, 2016 — Critical area for outdoor recreation, tourism and wildlife now off-limits to surface mining.
California Fish and Game Commission to weigh designating Tricolored Blackbird an endangered species
April 17, 2018 — Audubon California supports effort to protect rare bird, which has declined 55 percent since 2008.
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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 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.
Audubon California mourns the passing Nancy McFadden
March 23, 2018 — As top advisor to Gov. Jerry Brown, McFadden helped chart California's recent political renaissance.
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