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Seabirds in flight over a beach
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
Two swans fly over a pasture of grazing cattle.
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
Common Loon with two chicks on back.
Public Funding Prevails in Minnesota
June 11, 2026 — Despite Challenges, Environmental Funding Bills Pass
UMR
2026 Audubon Great Plains Legislative Wrap-up
June 08, 2026 — Defending conservation and advancing commonsense policy.
GREAT PLAINS
Audubon Advocates in front of the NCGA. Photo: Brittany Salmons/Audubon
Audubon Members Advocate for Birds in Raleigh
June 08, 2026 — Members met with more than 40 lawmakers to talk about the most important tools for protecting our state’s natural and cultural heritage.
NORTH CAROLINA
two great egrets facing away from each other
Audubon Urges Corps to Accelerate Construction Schedule
June 04, 2026
FLORIDA