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Legislation Would Strengthen Funding Streams for Coastal Restoration By Sharing Revenue from Offshore Wind
June 17, 2021 — As storms continue to pummel our coasts, increased funding for coastal restoration is necessary to protect our communities and wildlife from the worst effects of climate change.
Audubon Statement on Manzana Wind Power Plant Permit
June 16, 2021 — Audubon pledges to monitor the development of the California site to minimize, mitigate, and avoid harm to condors.
New Federal Report Confirms Ongoing Crisis for North American Birds
June 15, 2021 — New report should guide the conservation actions needed to bring birds back.
President’s Budget Confirms Support for Climate, Conservation, and Equity
June 09, 2021 — The Biden administration is proposing increased federal investments for tackling the climate crisis, rebuilding communities, and conserving birds, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Audubon Report Shows That Important Bird Habitats are Key Natural Solutions to Climate Change
June 03, 2021 — Important ecosystems for birds can also store tens of millions of tons of carbon naturally if maintained and restored.
Great Egret. Andres Leon/Audubon Photography Awards
National Audubon Society Statement of Union Neutrality
May 26, 2021 — As Audubon staff work to organize a union, Audubon management publicly commits to remaining neutral.
Lesser Prairie-Chicken. Brittany Meagher/Audubon Photography Awards
Endangered Species Listing for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken “is the right call”
May 26, 2021 — Adding the Lesser Prairie-Chicken to the Endangered Species List will not only help the bird, but the people who share its rangeland.
Horned Lark. Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies
USDA Marks Progress on Climate-Smart Agriculture Following Biden Executive Order
May 20, 2021 — An initial report from the Department of Agriculture demonstrates a commitment to climate-friendly practices that will benefit people and wildlife.
Orchard Oriole. Brad Fields/Audubon Photography Awards
Melinda Cep Joins Audubon as Vice President of Natural Solutions and Working Lands
May 20, 2021 — In a new role for the organization, Cep will work across Audubon’s network to advance climate and conservation goals on working lands.
Andean Condor in Colombia, South America. Dorian Anderson
New Study Published on Bird Conservation and Climate Change Across the Americas
May 12, 2021 — Researchers examined the impacts of potential climate change scenarios on the network of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) across the Caribbean, and Central and South America.