Advocacy

What the Latest Annual Budget Means for Birds

March 14, 2024 — The FY24 Budget contains some benefits, but also some disappointments, for bird conservation.

Wetlands and Bird Conservation Bill Advances in the Senate

March 12, 2024 — The ACE Act renews funding for habitat conservation programs.

House Committee Advances Migratory Bird Conservation Bill

March 12, 2024 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act moves to full House for approval.

Audubon's Glenn Olson Testifies Before U.S. House on America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act

March 06, 2024 — On March 6, 2024, Glenn Olson, Audubon's O'Brien Chair in Bird Conservation, gave the following testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.

New Wildlife Habitat Bill Is Introduced, but More Resources are Needed to Recover Birds and Other Wildlife

February 28, 2024 — The America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act will provide funds for state and tribal conservation, but also repeals critical programs, and lacks the resources needed to meet the moment.

The New PBS Nature Special Highlights Epic Shorebird Migrations

February 05, 2024 — “Flyways” calls attention to avian voyages and the challenges birds face.

Four Ways Congress Can Help Birds And People This Year

January 17, 2024 — Returning lawmakers have an opportunity to help birds, the climate, and our own communities.

Audubon Supports Introduction of Bill That Would Promote Native Plants in Federal Projects

December 15, 2023 — Native plants help birds find the food and habitat they need in a changing climate.

COP28 Agreement Represents Progress for Biodiversity, But More Urgent Action is Needed

December 13, 2023 — The final agreement reached by negotiators at the COP28 summit in Dubai contained some historic language on fossil fuels and biodiversity, but ultimately represents the bare minimum of what must be done to address climate change.

To Protect Our Planet, COP Needs to Recognize the Intersection of Climate Impacts and Biodiversity Loss

December 04, 2023 — The climate and biodiversity crises cannot be addressed separately.