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Greater Sage-Grouse displaying its tail feathers during a bright sunset in a grasslands landscape.
What’s next for the Greater Sage-Grouse?
May 12, 2026 — The future of this species is tied to the health of the sagebrush and the implementation of recently finalized public land use plans
Sagebrush
Governor McMaster, Audubon Celebrate Prothonotary Warbler Designation at Beidler Forest
April 20, 2026 — Bipartisan effort highlights South Carolina’s “swamp canary” and the forests it depends on.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Osprey in flight.
MD Legislative Recap and Budget Defense for Birds
April 17, 2026 — Amidst tight budget, conservation and environmental programs retain and grow funding
MID-ATLANTIC
Eastern Meadowlark. Photo: Sue Dougherty/Audubon Photography Awards
Audubon NC’s Policy Priorities for Birds in 2026
April 07, 2026 — From conservation funding to wetlands protections to farmland loss, here are our top policy priorities for birds this year.
NORTH CAROLINA
Audubon Welcomes Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Cooperative Watershed Management 
April 02, 2026 — Reauthorization would advance western water security, restore habitat, and support local jobs.
Western Water
Audubon California’s 2026 State Legislative Priorities
April 02, 2026 — How Audubon California’s 2026 priorities help protect the water and habitat birds need, support safe water for communities, expand access to nature for all, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act.
CALIFORNIA
Protections for Birds Worldwide Advanced by Successful COP15
April 01, 2026 — Leaders and experts from across the hemisphere meet to chart a course for improved habitat and species management.
Least Sandpiper on beach near water
U.S. House Passes Legislation to Reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
March 26, 2026
GREAT LAKES
A Northern Harrier swoops down into a field of dry grasses.
New York State Regulations Fall Short for Grassland Birds
March 23, 2026
NEW YORK
Advocacy Day 2025. Photo: Liz Condo
Advocacy Day 2026
March 23, 2026 — Complete these steps now to confirm your participation in Audubon North Carolina’s 2026 Advocacy Day on Wednesday, June 3.
NORTH CAROLINA