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Congressional Leaders Get Firsthand Look at Forest Conservation
August 20, 2026 — Audubon hosts tours highlighting the importance of forest conservation for landowners, birds, and local communities.
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Missouri Renews Its Commitment to the Lands and Waters That Sustain Us
August 12, 2026 — An overwhelming 82% of voters approved continued funding for state parks, historic sites, and vital soil and water conservation efforts across the state.
UMR
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Love Our Public Lands? That Means Maintaining Them
August 06, 2026 — Bills prioritizing upkeep at national parks, national monuments and other federal lands are making their way through Congress.
Public Lands
What Have We Done for Our Refuges Lately?
August 05, 2026 — Maintaining this vital part of our public lands network requires ongoing commitment.
Eastern Screech-Owl. Photo: Matt Cuda/Audubon Photography Awards
Big Wins for Birds this Legislative Session in Raleigh
July 31, 2026 — Audubon advocates took more than 2,000 actions for birds this year and mobilized in-person for Advocacy Day. Here’s everything we accomplished together.
NORTH CAROLINA
A Bald Eagle stands on a rocky hillside in the rain.
Conserving Habitat Has Always Been Central to the Endangered Species Act
July 23, 2026 — Understanding recent changes to a longstanding definition is important because of what they could mean for habitat conservation and bird recovery
Building Relationships and Driving Record Postcard Turnout
July 18, 2026 — As stated in Audubon's Flight Plan, public policy and funding have a catalytic effect on protecting bird habitat and addressing climate change.
TEXAS
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Audubon Flocks to Washington, D.C.
July 14, 2026 — We're grateful as always for the bipartisan commitment of Florida's delegation to this critical work.
FLORIDA
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Property Tax Amendment on November Ballot Poses Immediate and Lasting Threat to Florida’s Environment
July 14, 2026 — Changes to property taxes could have negative impacts on local parks, nature-based infrastructure projects, and more
FLORIDA
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Florida Legislative Session Gives Us the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
July 14, 2026 — We will continue working with elected officials, agency leaders, and conservation partners ahead of the next legislative session to ensure Floridians understand what is at stake.
FLORIDA