Conservation

New Legislation Offers Vital Support for Habitat Conservation in Cities and Towns
May 09, 2025 — Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act will spur investments in efforts to support America’s birds
Policy
Four pelicans float along calm, blue water.
Proposed Changes to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Could Slow Economy, Reshape Environmental Review Process
March 20, 2025
Policy & Advocacy
Audubon Cautions Against U.S. House Efforts to Undermine Environmental Regulatory Standards
July 09, 2024 — The proposed funding bills would strip critical conservation resources.
Policy
Westerners Agree: Save the Greater Sage-Grouse
June 20, 2024 — Public comment period closes on proposed grouse country conservation plans
A Very Busy Earth Month Yields Big Wins for Birds
April 30, 2024 — Audubon members and allies played a big role in policy gains for wildlife conservation.
Advocacy
Audubon's Glenn Olson Testifies Before U.S. House on America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act
March 06, 2024 — On March 6, 2024, Glenn Olson, Audubon's O'Brien Chair in Bird Conservation, gave the following testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Advocacy
New Wildlife Habitat Bill Is Introduced, but More Resources are Needed to Recover Birds and Other Wildlife
February 28, 2024 — The America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act will provide funds for state and tribal conservation, but also repeals critical programs, and lacks the resources needed to meet the moment.
Advocacy
Four Ways Congress Can Help Birds And People This Year
January 17, 2024 — Returning lawmakers have an opportunity to help birds, the climate, and our own communities.
Advocacy
Audubon Florida's Julie Wraithmell Testifies before U.S. House on Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Renewal
October 18, 2023 — On October 18, 2023, Audubon Florida VP/Executive Director Julie Wraithmell gave the following testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Advocacy
Two-story tall painting of a Black Rail bird on the side of a red brick building on a city street.
A Bird Comes out of Hiding to Mark the Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act
October 04, 2023 — A new mural in DC highlights the Black Rail and the need to preserve legislative protections.
Advocacy