Red-billed Starling

“The Salton Sea Can’t Wait”—Inaugural Salton Sea Conservancy Board Meeting Spotlights Community Engagement and the Urgent Need for Progress
May 15, 2026 — Audubon California and partners applaud the state’s commitment to long-term conservation at the Sea and urge continued integration of local communities
CALIFORNIA
Shorebird on tundra
There’s No Bog Like Home
May 15, 2026 — Shorebirds are back in Alaska for the breeding season. How much depends on Cook Inlet’s bogs?
ALASKA Bird Science
A bunch of black-and-white birds on a beach, some with fuzzy chicks.
Protect Beach Babies on Memorial Day
May 14, 2026 — Vulnerable sea and shorebirds need Florida beaches and islands to successfully raise their families.
FLORIDA
Journalist Elizabeth Kolbert Honored with Audubon’s Rachel Carson Award
May 14, 2026 — Audubon celebrates environmental writing at its preeminent Women in Conservation event.
News
New Funding Will Help Turn the Tide on Salt Marsh Loss in Maryland
May 13, 2026 — $13 million grant allows Audubon and partners to begin implementing the Marshes for Tomorrow initiative.
MID-ATLANTIC
A Summer Tanager bathes in shallow water.
New Poll: 75% of Arizona Voters Demand Action on Colorado River Water Security
May 12, 2026 — Across party lines, water ranks as state's top budget priority; voters say they expect action before legislative budget negotiations end
SOUTHWEST Western Water News
A Pileated Woodpecker clinging to a moss-covered tree trunk in a forest habitat.
The Good Neighbor Authority—The Most Important Forest Management Tool You’ve Probably Never Heard of
May 12, 2026 — The Good Neighbor Authority eases cooperation when things get messy.
Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
A bright blue mountain bluebird sits on the branches of a dry bush.
How a Once Obscure Federal Law Could Shape America’s Public Lands for Decades
May 12, 2026 — The Congressional Review Act is increasingly part of discussions about   the management of our national parks, monuments and wildlife refuges.
Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests