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Proposed Changes to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Could Slow Economy, Reshape Environmental Review Process

March 20, 2025

NC Bill Would Give Protections to Family Farms

March 18, 2025 — Senate Bill 317 would help family landowners maintain control of their land and access conservation programs.

NORTH CAROLINA Policy & Advocacy

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A Sweeping New Report Shows U.S. Birds Declining Sharply Across a Range of Habitats

March 13, 2025 — Scientists checked in on species all over the country for the latest State of the Birds report. Nearly everywhere they looked, birds were struggling—including some that have been resilient in the past.

Conservation Challenges

Audubon Statement: NC Bill Would be Setback for Bipartisan Emissions Goals

March 11, 2025 — Senate Bill 261 eliminates key carbon reduction goal for North Carolina.

NORTH CAROLINA Policy & Advocacy

Safety Sound, a Crucial Stopover Site for Migrant Birds, Is Under Threat From a Mining Operation

March 04, 2025 — A Nevada-based mining company could impact the Safety Sound Important Bird Area near Nome, a place vital to birds and wildlife, Alaska Native subsistence users, and tourism.

ALASKA Important Bird Areas