Rockies Projects

Sagebrush Steppe in the Rockies

Our Goals
Advancing pragmatic conservation solutions for the sagebrush ecosystem that balance the needs of people and birds in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.
What We’re Doing
Bringing together communities, industry, state and federal agencies, and NGOs to create a healthy and balanced future for the sagebrush ecosystem.
Sagebrush Steppe Ecosystem
A male Greater Sage-Grouse.

More than 350 bird and wildlife species depend on the sagebrush ecosystem, as well as people. Reaching 14 states, sagebrush country is vital bird habitat, but only half of it is left and new demands continue to be placed on it. Audubon’s Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative brings together communities, industry, government, and NGOs to find pragmatic solutions that balance the needs of people and birds. Join us in conserving this American treasure.

News
A man stands on a hill above sagebrush steppe.
Enhancing Protections for the Greater Sage-Grouse: A Pivotal Moment for Conservation
May 14, 2024 — Sage-grouse biologist Tom Christiansen's op-ed in the Casper Star Tribune.
Policy & Advocacy
Sagebrush landscape.
Gunnison Sage-Grouse Are on the Brink
August 31, 2022 — The Bureau of Land Management steps up to try and save them. Will it work?
A Greater Sage-Grouse performing a courtship display.
Congress Should Remove Political Rider that Harms Sage-Grouse
December 04, 2020 — A rider would prevent the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from listing the Greater Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act.
A Ferruginous Hawk lands at its nest with a chick in it.
Converse County Energy Project Will Hurt Wyoming, Not Help It
September 16, 2020 — Flaunting the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, a massive oil and gas project threatens wildlife and Wyoming’s economy.
A Greater Sage-Grouse displays on a road at dusk.
Converse County Oil and Gas Project Poses Serious Threats to Raptors, Sage-Grouse
August 25, 2020 — Conservation groups protest plan to build 5,000 new wells in critical wildlife habitat.