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California Faces Its New Climate Normal
September 27, 2021 — Wildlife refuges, agriculture and cities face water shortages
Climate Change
Introduced Avian Malaria Strain Found in Colorado Chickadees
September 27, 2021 — It's the first time this variant has been detected in a wild, non-migratory North American species, but there's no cause for alarm yet, experts say.
News
American White Pelican. Joanne Wuori/Audubon Photography Awards
The West Urgently Needs Federal Funds to Address Drought, Wildfire, and Climate Change
September 25, 2021 — With big spending bills on the horizon, Congress needs to prioritize water security for people and birds.
Western Water News
Audubon: Arizona Communities Should be Able to Protect their Groundwater Resources
September 23, 2021 — Policy Director Haley Paul testifies before Arizona House Study Committee examining groundwater issues.
Western Water News
As the East's Songbird Epidemic Fades, the Cause Remains Unknown
September 22, 2021 — Affected states recommended taking down feeders during the disease outbreak, but now all say feeders can go back up.
News
Check Out These Hilarious Entries in the New Duck Stamp Contest
September 22, 2021 — The mandate that submissions include a hunting scene goes away next year. For now, these subversive artists are having some fun. [This story has been updated.]
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An Atlantic Puffin flies against a pale blue sky carrying a stack of translucent, small fish inside its curved black and orange beak.
Scientists Just Discovered a Seabird Hotspot. It's Already at Climate Risk.
September 22, 2021 — Winter cyclones, responsible for killing seabirds every year, are projected to intensify right where millions of birds overwinter in the North Atlantic.
Climate
The Entire Colorado River Basin is in Crisis
September 20, 2021 — We need climate action, now.
Climate Change
Chicago's Rose the Piping Plover Hits the Beach in Florida Just in Time for World Shorebird Day
September 03, 2021 — Staff with Audubon Great Lakes and Audubon Florida work collectively year-round to keep the plovers safe no matter where they are.
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Preparing for a Botulism Outbreak on the Klamath
September 03, 2021 — Wildlife Rehabilitators with Bird Ally X Give an Insider’s Look
Western Water News