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New Legislation Offers Vital Support for Habitat Conservation in Cities and Towns

May 09, 2025 — Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act will spur investments in efforts to support America’s birds

Policy

Threatened and endangered birds begin nesting season on Long Island

May 07, 2025 — Piping Plovers and American Oystercatchers are already laying eggs. Our oystercatchers had some incredible wins last year and this season is looking promising.

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Legislation Aims to Improve Law Credited with Saving Bird Species from Extinction

May 06, 2025 — Bill introduced this week would update the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, provide regulatory stability, and strengthen conservation efforts

Policy

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Researchers Favor Beautiful, Colorful Birds in Scientific Studies, New Analysis Finds

April 25, 2025 — A review of 50 years of ornithological literature revealed a strong bias for familiar, visually appealing species over avians with drabber features. Here's why that's worrisome for conservation.

Conservation News

Banding Together for Burrowing Owls 

April 18, 2025 — Audubon staff digs deep, literally, to install new artificial burrows.

Western Water News

The Ballad of U10: How One Mischievous Bird Taught Me to Love Gulls Even More

April 17, 2025 — After a chance beach encounter with a banded Herring Gull, cartoonist Rosemary Mosco dug deep into the surprisingly popular bird's life and adventures.

Arts & Culture

The Mississippi River: An Endangered National Treasure

April 16, 2025 — A call to protect the world’s 4th largest river system.

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Senate Introduction of Fix Our Forests Act Offers Path to Address Wildfire Risks to Forests, Communities

April 11, 2025

Policy

Working Together to Pass Rural Groundwater Management in Arizona

April 10, 2025 — Finding commonalities among legislative proposals

Western Waters

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How the Geaux Green Campus Chapter Builds Community in New Orleans

April 08, 2025 — From a community garden to reusable water bottle decorating events, the Xavier University of Louisiana Geaux Green chapter brings students together to advocate for the environment.

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