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Sandhill Cranes and Northern Pintails. Photo: Tom Barnwell/Audubon Photography Awards
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New Model Maps a Resilient SF Bay Future Through Climate-Smart Seagrass Restoration
February 28, 2024 — New eelgrass habitat model to supercharge conservation efforts to prevent acidification, erosion, and other climate change impacts in major CA bays
White-booted Racket-tail perches on a branch.
Colombia's Ecological Wonders: A Working Lands Exploration
February 27, 2024 — Bridging Bird Migration and Human Connection Across the Hemisphere
Black-bellied Plover.
Effects of Extreme High Surf Events on Coastal Community Science
February 26, 2024 — Postponement of Ventura's Christmas Bird Count
Wetland-dependent Long-billed Dowitcher.
CA Assembly Bill 828 Protects Vulnerable Communities’ Drinking Water & California’s Remaining Managed Wetlands
February 21, 2024 — Ensuring SGMA Doesn’t Leave Small Community Water Systems & Critical Wetlands High and Dry
Tule boat build at Love Your Wetlands Day 2023
Audubon Receives Grant to Continue Restoration of Unique San Diego County Wetlands
February 02, 2024 — The community-driven effort brings together local students, indigenous tribes, scientists, and others to protect and improve vital habitat
An iconic California Quail strikes a pose, with the vibrant grass providing a colorful frame.
In 2024, Governor Newsom Continues to Cut Climate Investments
January 12, 2024 — Underscoring Need for a Climate Bond
Photo of Liliana Griego, Senior Program Manager of Coasts, observing and counting shorebirds at the Salton Sea through a scope during the historic Intermountain West Shorebird Survey in August 2023.
Intermountain West Shorebird Survey: Preliminary Results Indicate 250,000 Migratory Shorebirds at the Salton Sea
December 20, 2023 — Conservation investments at the Salton Sea must embrace a holistic approach, considering the well-being of all waterbirds, including shorebirds.
Xerónimo Castañeda holds a Dunlin in his hands while working on a Central Valley farm. The background features a light pink and blue sky just before sunrise, creating a serene and atmospheric setting.
Meet Xerónimo Castañeda
December 08, 2023 — Audubon California's new Working Lands Program Director has a long history in conservation and avian biology
Brown Pelican on the Pacific Coast.
Gratitude for Marine Sanctuary Advocates!
November 22, 2023 — A warm and sincere thank you to everyone who played a crucial role in advocating for the protection of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary along the Pacific Coast.
Long-billed Dowitcher wearing a satellite transmitter.
Navigating Drought: Understanding Shorebird Impacts Through the Migratory Bird Conservation Partnership's Research
November 22, 2023 — Drought conditions significantly impact winter landscapes by restricting water availability. In drier years, water restrictions lead to reduced habitat for birds, especially shorebirds.
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