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Upper Mississippi River News

Updates from Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri.
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City of Austin to celebrate becoming a Bird City
September 25, 2019 — Austin will be presented with their official Bird City designation during events at the International Migratory Bird Day
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Birds in Focus brings together birds and photography
July 30, 2019 — Audubon is partnering with Canon and Best Buy for free bird photography event at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Wetland managers need to “scale up” restoration planning according to new paper
June 26, 2019 — Marsh birds may respond to agriculture and development up to 4 miles away from the marsh, highlighting the importance of landscape-level conservation efforts.
Audubon Minnesota announces Rob Schultz as new Executive Director
May 13, 2019 — Schultz will begin his new role on May 20 and will oversee work in Minnesota and the Upper Mississippi Flyway
Mama merganser and the climate conundrum
May 10, 2019 — A changing climate is pushing birds north, but can they find suitable habitat when they move?
Audubon applauds fix for Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund appropriations
March 05, 2019
Policy & Advocacy
US House Overwhelmingly Approves Permanent Reauthorization of Major Conservation Program
February 27, 2019 — If you have ever enjoyed a public park or natural area, you likely have the Land and Water Conservation Fund to thank.
Water Action Day to be held at Minnesota State Capitol on April 10, 2019
January 24, 2019 — Concerned citizens will meet with legislators and rally to protect Minnesota's water
Gov. Mark Dayton and Audubon proclaim 2018 the Year of the Bird
November 15, 2018 — Audubon members in Minnesota have come together to highlight everyday actions that help migratory birds
Prairie Grass Sunset by Jim Williams
Audubon Minnesota applauds Xcel for requiring solar proposals to disclose vegetation details
October 15, 2018 — Audubon encourages the use of native plants on solar sites that support hummingbirds and grassland birds like Eastern Meadowlarks and Grasshopper Sparrows