Carolina Wren. Photo: Michael Warren/Audubon Photography Awards

Policy Leadership in North Carolina

We are the voice for birds in North Carolina.

Audubon North Carolina is the voice for birds at the North Carolina General Assembly and across the state. For decades, Audubon has been improving conditions for migratory birds on the Atlantic Flyway, mobilizing our chapter network to advocate for things like native plants, and protecting the most important places for birds.

Audubon proudly seeks science-based, durable policy solutions that are developed in collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders that include other conservation organizations, landowners, farmers, and community-based organizations. We work with members of both parties to promote the protection of birds, the conservation of our state's biodiversity, and the right of all communities to live in a healthier world.

2025-26 State Policy Priorities
Meet the Team
Headshot of Zach Wallace

Zach Wallace

Policy Director

Dana Sargent

Community Building Director

Brittany Salmons

Senior Communications Associate

Ben Graham

Ben Graham

Senior Communications Manager, Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic

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Latest Policy and Advocacy News
Advocacy Day 2025. Photo: Liz Condo
Advocacy Day 2026
March 23, 2026 — Complete these steps now to confirm your participation in Audubon North Carolina’s 2026 Advocacy Day on Wednesday, June 3.
Container ship passing a bird nesting island on the Cape Fear River. Photo: Lindsay Addison/Audubon
Proposed Wilmington Port Expansion is Bad News for Birds and People
October 23, 2025 — The proposal would exacerbate erosion at nesting sanctuaries while providing no economic benefit.
Scarlet Tanager.
How the Roadless Rule Protects North Carolina’s Forests and Birds
September 26, 2025 — The Roadless Rule safeguards important public lands for people and birds; you can help save it.
American Goldfinches, male and female,  eat seeds from Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower). Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon
Legislative Recap: Native Plants Progress, Clean Energy Regression
August 06, 2025 — The inside scoop on what the NC General Assembly session means for birds.
Boblink
Audubon Applauds New NC Wildlife Action Plan 
July 16, 2025 — Thorough, science-based plan highlights opportunities to protect species and habitat.
Royal Tern banding
Meet Dana Sargent, Our New Community Building Director
June 23, 2025 — The newest member of our team will partner with chapters to advance bird-friendly policy and conservation projects.
Tiger Swallowtail Female on Green-headed Coneflower. Photo: Will Stuart/Flickr
Audubon Statement: NC Bill Includes Bird-friendly Native Plant Policies
June 11, 2025 — Senate Bill 391 includes native plant policies that build on years of grassroots advocacy.
Audubon members and staff with Senate Majority Leader Michael Lee. Photo: Liz Condo
Audubon Members Flock to the NC Legislature for Advocacy Day
May 12, 2025 — Members met with more than 50 lawmakers to speak up for birds and people.
Northern Bobwhite
NC Bill Would Give Protections to Family Farms
March 18, 2025 — Senate Bill 317 would help family landowners maintain control of their land and access conservation programs.