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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
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Summer Naturalist 2026 Letters from Julie Wraithmell and Carol Timmis
July 13, 2026 — Read the latest from Audubon Florida's executive director and board chair.
FLORIDA
Advocating for Birds and Working Lands in a Conservation-Forward Farm Bill
July 10, 2026 — Farmers and ranchers lead Audubon's Washington, DC, Farm Bill Fly-in.
Black Tern habitat in Shiawassee, Michigan.
Michigan’s Budget Includes $2 Million to Conserve Wetlands, Critical for Vulnerable Birds, Communities
July 07, 2026 — FY27 budget includes $2 million for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to acquire and conserve wetlands throughout the state
GREAT LAKES
A Cerulean Warbler perches on a lichen-covered tree.
America's Forests Depend on Private Landowners
July 01, 2026 — As Congress debates a new Farm Bill, forest conservation programs can help landowners protect habitat, improve resilience, and keep working forests intact
VERMONT
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Senate Agriculture Committee Releases Farm Bill Proposal
June 25, 2026 — The Farm Bill shapes federal investments in voluntary conservation programs that benefit birds, wildlife, working lands, and rural communities.
California’s Conservation Goals Depend on the People Who Carry Them Out
June 16, 2026 — Proposed staffing cuts and delayed climate bond spending would affect CA’s ability to protect birds, restore habitat, maintain public access, and advance its 30x30 commitments.
CALIFORNIA
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Public Funding Prevails in Minnesota
June 11, 2026 — Despite Challenges, Environmental Funding Bills Pass
UMR