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Public Lands

A Cerulean Warbler perches on a leafy green branch.
National Bird Day: A New Year’s Flight Path for Birds and People
January 05, 2026 — Following notable successes for birds at the national, state and international levels in 2025, 2026 offers more opportunity
Policy & Advocacy
Why it’s Essential for BLM to Complete its Sage-Grouse Management Plans Without Delay
October 28, 2025 — An iconic bird has disappeared from parts of its range
Trails carved into tundra landscape
An Issue of Seismic Proportions
October 22, 2025 — As concerns for the future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Western Arctic heats up, seismic surveys—or irreversible ecological scarring—are at the heart of the issue.
AK Arctic Lands
Sandhill Cranes flock in shallow water in front of a mountainous landscape and autumnal trees in golden light.
Take a Week to Celebrate America's Most Outstanding Landscapes
October 14, 2025 — It's National Wildlife Refuge Week
A Dusky Grouse stands on a wooden fence in front of a landscape of snow-capped mountains and a purple sky.
A Day to Honor Our Most Cherished Landscapes
September 26, 2025 — America's public lands protect wildlife, fuel rural economies and help our country thrive
A Cerulean Warbler perches on a lichen-covered tree.
Protecting the Roadless Rule Safeguards More Than Just Forests
September 10, 2025 — Why preserving more than two decades of conservation is sound policy
Colorful landbird
Sounds of the Arctic: Tuning in to a Changing Acoustic Landscape
August 27, 2025 — Natural soundscapes are vital ecological resources—what happens when they are drowned out?
AK Arctic Lands
Looking Ahead: Advancing Habitat and Climate Progress After the Budget Bill
August 01, 2025 — Audubon maintains its unyielding commitment to supporting federal policy that benefits birds, people and the places they call home
Policy & Advocacy
Spectacled Eider swimming in a wetland.
Why Protecting Alaska’s Western Arctic Matters Now More Than Ever
July 31, 2025 — Nearly 20,000 Audubon supporters urged the Department of the Interior to uphold a 2024 rule that protects critical Arctic lands that are not just stunning but essential for biodiversity, climate stability, and cultural survival.
Spectacled Eider at Teshekpuk Lake
Why Protecting Alaska’s Western Arctic Matters Now More Than Ever
July 30, 2025 — Nearly 20,000 Audubon supporters urged the Department of the Interior to uphold a 2024 rule that protects critical Arctic lands that are not just stunning but essential for biodiversity, climate stability, and cultural survival.
AK Arctic Lands