Topics Where We Work

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.
Greater Sage-Grouse displaying its tail feathers during a bright sunset in a grasslands landscape.
What’s next for the Greater Sage-Grouse?
May 12, 2026 — The future of this species is tied to the health of the sagebrush and the implementation of recently finalized public land use plans
Five Migratory Birds That Depend on Built-Up Areas
May 08, 2026 — Legislation aimed at funding projects where people live and work needs your support
Growing Bird-Friendly Grasslands
March 26, 2026 — The Farm Bill helped Audubon’s Conservation Ranching program take flight. Now it’s helping it soar.
A meadowlark sings, perched on a thin branch in a field.
On Capitol Hill, a Rancher’s Message: Grazing is Key to Healthy Grasslands
March 18, 2026 — Audubon and partners advocate for a new Farm Bill as part of the Migratory Bird Joint Venture fly-in
A meadowlark perched on a wooden fence post.
America’s Birds Are Declining, The Farm Bill Can Help Turn the Tide
March 09, 2026 — As Congress advances the Farm Bill, strengthening voluntary conservation programs on farms, ranches, and forests is essential for birds, producers, and rural economies