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Mangroves: the great connector of landscape and seascape
July 26, 2025 — Mangroves do not exist in isolation. They protect and are intrinsically linked to the lowlands of watersheds and the activities that take place there. The Blue Natural Heritage project sought to connect science, communication, education, and policy in a collaborative effort focused on two sites of hemispheric importance for biodiversity and migratory birds: the Bays of Panama and Parita.
Panama
Maier’s Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Farm Recognized as First Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly Habitat in Minnesota
July 23, 2025 — Cattle are the key for creating grassland bird habitat at central Minnesota farm
Conservation Ranching
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Ranch Network Earns Audubon’s Bird-Friendly Land Certification
July 22, 2025 — Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly Lands boast grazing practices that benefit birds
Conservation Ranching
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Audubon Honors Conservation Leaders at the 2025 Leadership Conference
July 21, 2025 — These leaders are making some of the the biggest conservation impacts for the benefit of birds, people, and the planet.
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Investing in the West’s Water Future: Why Congress Must Fully Fund the WaterSMART Program
June 30, 2025 — Audubon and 100+ organizations urge robust support for a proven solution to drought and water scarcity.
Western Water
The Power of a Connected Network
June 26, 2025 — Introducing Audubon's Migratory Bird Tracking Program
Migratory Bird Initiative
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Restoring a River, Reconnecting a Community Along the Shores of Lake Michigan
June 26, 2025 — In Gary, Indiana, Audubon and partners are working on a vision for restoration rooted in community and climate resilience. 
Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands
Leser Yelow Legs
The Almost Impossible Mission of Studying the Lesser Yellowlegs
June 24, 2025 — From epic flights to the art of evading traps, join Santiago and Juan David on their exciting mission to understand the migratory routes of these birds.
Boreal Forests
The Swainson's Thrush Is in a Rush
June 18, 2025 — This long-distant migratory songbird is more often heard than seen during its quick stop on its breeding grounds in Alaska's boreal forest before heading all the way back to Argentina.
Bird Migration
Investing in Working Lands for Birds, Habitat, and Rural Communities
June 12, 2025 — Farmers and ranchers lead Audubon's first-ever Farm Bill Fly-in
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