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How Extreme Weather Tests Facilities Housing the Last of a Species
March 29, 2024 — Natural disasters fueled by climate change imperil critically endangered species under human care. Breeding centers must be more ready than ever to swing into action in an emergency.
Conservation News
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To Protect Two Declining Western Birds, Scientists Seek a Tricky Balance
March 20, 2024 — Both Pinyon Jays and Greater Sage-Grouse face significant declines in distinct Western habitats. Can conservationists meet the needs of both?
Conservation News
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Alaska’s Federal Public Lands Updates
March 11, 2024 — A lot is happening on Alaska’s federal public lands. Here’s where we’ve been and where we’re going in 2024 ...
ALASKA Arctic Lands
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The Latest on America’s Arctic
March 11, 2024 — During last fall's public process for both the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska or Western Arctic, Audubon heavily encouraged comments from the public. Here’s how you came through for the Arctic!
ALASKA Arctic Lands
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As Spring Shifts Earlier, Many Migrating Birds Are Struggling to Keep Up
March 07, 2024 — With the climate warming, leaves and blooms are popping out ahead of schedule. A wide-ranging new study shows why this trend is troubling for a variety of bird species.
Bird Migration
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The Second Crossing and Southeast Alaska’s Mendenhall Wetlands Important Bird Area
March 05, 2024 — And the case for Salmon Creek, the last option for the Juneau Douglas Second Crossing to be constructed off the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge.
ALASKA Important Bird Areas
Fifth-annual Seabird Fly-in Helps Advocates Find Their Voice in Washington
March 01, 2024 — Students from chapters across the U.S. traveled to DC to speak on behalf of birds. What they took back home will serve them for years to come.
Coasts and Oceans
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A Successful Swarming of the State House
February 29, 2024 — In preparation for this week’s committee vote on a bill to prohibit the use of certain pesticides that are particularly harmful to birds and pollinators, a press conference was held in the State House to show support.
VERMONT Policy & Advocacy
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Executive Order to Restore and Protect NC’s Natural and Working Lands
February 15, 2024 — An executive order announced this week aims to conserve and restore 2 million acres of forests and wetlands in North Carolina and plant 1 million new trees in urban areas by 2040.
NORTH CAROLINA Policy & Advocacy