Bird and Conservation News

Shaping the Future of Global Conservation at COP17
October 15, 2026 — Audubon brings its hemispheric conservation leadership to the global stage, advancing practical solutions to protect biodiversity and turn international commitments into action.
Policy & Advocacy
A mural of a Red-headed Woodpecker bringing a mayfly to its chick painted on the underside of a bridge over a river.
Red-headed Woodpecker by Zac Cody
October 14, 2026 — South pylon of Twin Bridges over the Big Pine Creek, Warren County, Indiana
Audubon Mural Project Partners
Congress Still Has Time to Deliver Conservation Wins
October 06, 2026 — As the 119th Congress enters its final months, bipartisan conservation proposals already moving on Capitol Hill offer an opportunity to deliver lasting benefits for birds, people, and communities.
Policy & Advocacy
Aerial view of cattle grazing in a vast plain.
Managing Grasslands for Birds, Carbon, and Communities
October 06, 2026 — New Audubon publication examines which grassland management practices can deliver multiple benefits.
Climate
Even in a Tough Water Year, Water Conservation is Making a Difference for Great Salt Lake
October 05, 2026 — Flexible partnerships are helping water continue to reach the lake despite drought.
Western Water
Driving Impact and Action Together at Climate Week NYC
October 02, 2026 — Audubon shared what birds can teach us about climate solutions during the global event.
Climate
Birds as Teachers: Inclusive Education for Bird Conservation Through Community, Culture, and Nature
September 30, 2026 — The curriculum integrates bird conservation into core subjects such as science, social studies, mathematics, language arts, and citizenship education.
Audubon Americas
New Colorado River Rules Buy Time. They Don’t Solve the Crisis
September 25, 2026 — We need solutions that deliver.
Western Water
A group of white striped fish swim around coral underwater.
Marine National Monuments and Sanctuaries: Reminders of Our Shared Past and Connected Future
September 25, 2026 — Protecting the ocean’s past, wildlife, and future
Public Lands