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Offshore Wind in The Gulf Will Help Stabilize Climate, But Communities Must Fully Benefit
August 30, 2023 — Responsibly sited and equitably managed offshore wind would be good for every living thing in the Gulf.
Renewable Energy
Audubon Welcomes Five New Industry Leaders to National Board
August 30, 2023 — New Directors bring decades of experience in strategic planning, communications, public affairs, finance, and law across the U.S.
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Our 15 Favorite Videos From the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards
August 29, 2023 — Take a moment to enjoy this year's lineup of entertaining avians while learning the story behind each clip.
Audubon Photography Awards
Three sparrows with colorful bands on their legs forage for seeds on the ground.
Golden-crowned Sparrows Prefer to Spend Winter With Their Buddies
August 29, 2023 — A decade-long bird monitoring program found that the songbirds are more likely to live and travel with their friends.
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Two young siblings with red hair stand outside on a boardwalk smiling and laughing.
These Twins Hope to Become Their Own Duck Stamp Dynasty
August 28, 2023 — Kira Sabin went viral in 2021 after making a TikTok video about their entry for the annual art competition. Two years later, they're still going for a win—and hoping partnering with their sibling helps.
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Merlin Is Magical, but It Still Makes Mistakes
August 23, 2023 — As the popularity of the app’s Sound ID feature grows, so do concerns about how imperfect artificial intelligence impacts a trove of scientific data.
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Arizona Grants $214 Million to Promote Water Savings
August 22, 2023 — Funds will support innovative water metering, agricultural improvements, and turf replacement initiatives.
Western Water News
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The Colorado River is Unpredictable, but its Policies and Management Shouldn’t Be
August 22, 2023 — Audubon weighs in on federal decisions in the short and long-term.
Western Water News
Great Blue Heron flies over water
Inflation Reduction Act is Making a Difference for Water Resources, Rural Communities, Birds
August 16, 2023 — Significant climate legislation one year after passage.
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A young woman outside near a river holds a tripod and spotting scope and looks at the camera.
Mya-Rose Craig’s Search for Family Amid an Extraordinary Life of World Birding
August 15, 2023 — Birdgirl, a memoir by the 21-year-old birder and activist, is an affecting story of a daughter seeking her parents as they, together, seek birds.
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