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Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests

Caribou crossing wetlands
What’s So Special About Alaska’s Special Areas?
December 11, 2023 — And actually, what are Special Areas? Here’s the history of these life-giving zones in Alaska’s Western Arctic, and how Audubon Alaska staff helped to protect some of the most unique places on the planet.
ALASKA Arctic Lands
Two people sitting on river bank
The Eight Ws of Ambler Road
October 31, 2023 — There's a comment period happening for the proposed Ambler Road in the Brooks Range. Here's the who, what, when, where, why, water, wildlife, and Western Arctic Caribou.
ALASKA Public Lands
A young woman stands in a pasture with stalks of grass in her hands.
Coming Home
October 13, 2023 — Whether you’re a young rancher or a rare bird, Parker Pastures is a great place to call home.
ROCKIES Conservation Ranching
Two loons on water
What's Going on in the Arctic?
September 20, 2023 — Here's a breakdown of the historic actions the Biden administration and Department of the Interior made about America’s Arctic—and what work to further protections still needs to be done.
ALASKA Arctic Lands
White owl on tundra
Knowing the Iñupiat Names for Birds
August 23, 2023 — Robin Mongoyak of Utqiagvik has been documenting the Iñupiat names for bird species on Alaska's North Slope—including pronunciation.
ALASKA Arctic Lands
A soil sensor on a post surrounded by cattle fencing in a pasture.
Sensing the Soil
August 18, 2023 — Soil moisture sensors installed on seven Audubon-certified Ranches in Colorado.
ROCKIES Conservation Ranching
Shorebird walking on tundra
Introducing Tullik’s Odyssey: The American Golden-Plover Southbound Migration Project
August 07, 2023 — Follow tagged American Golden-Plovers from Alaska to Argentina to highlight the importance of migratory bird habitat.
ALASKA Arctic Lands
Bluffs give scenic view of Congaree National Park. They’re now protected from development.
August 05, 2023 — Bluffs overlooking Congaree National Park are being protected from development as part of a deal that will preserve 400 acres in Calhoun County just south of the 27,000-acre park, according to a state agency and two conservation organizations.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Group of people in mountainous area
Voices of the Arctic
May 12, 2023 — Read more about an Audubon Alaska intern's travel to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to interview local Iñupiat and Gwich’in elders.
ALASKA Arctic Refuge
Hudson Valley’s “Laurel & Ash Farm” Becomes Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Producer
May 10, 2023 — Just in time for farmers’ market season, Laurel & Ash is being recognized for managing its sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.
NEW YORK