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Trust Indigenous Land Stewards to Lead on Global Conservation
December 16, 2022 — Canada’s Indigenous-led conservation initiatives are model solutions for protecting biodiversity
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Americas Flyways Initiative: birds, game-changers for saving nature
December 16, 2022 — The initiative will identify at least 30 critical landscapes and seascapes along the Americas flyways for urgent conservation, restoration, and management by local partners, communities, and indigenous peoples.
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Bipartisan Water Resources Bill Modernized to Meet 21st Century Issues
December 15, 2022 — Audubon applauds funding for water infrastructure, climate resiliency, environmental justice.
Aves y Biodiversidad – La Construcción de un Futuro Compartido para Todos
December 07, 2022 — La delegación de Audubon se unirá a los líderes mundiales en la conferencia mundial sobre biodiversidad COP15 en Montreal para abordar la disminución de la biodiversidad y promover soluciones equitativas a la doble crisis climática y de biodiversidad.
Birds and Biodiversity – Building a Shared Future for All
December 07, 2022 — Audubon delegation to join world leaders at global biodiversity conference COP15 in Montreal to address the decline in biodiversity and promote equitable solutions to the dual climate and biodiversity crises.
New Bipartisan Legislation Will Modernize a Crucial Coastal Law
December 06, 2022 — The Strengthening Coastal Communities Act will build on the decades-long success of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act.
Interior Department Holds Offshore Wind Lease Sale in California
December 06, 2022 — “Environmentally responsible offshore wind can help reduce our carbon emissions while protecting birds and the places they need.”
Renewable Energy
Audubon insta a los líderes mundiales a tomar medidas inmediatas para combatir la crisis climática y de biodiversidad
November 29, 2022 — La organización líder en conservación de aves en las Américas hace un llamado a los líderes de la COP27 para que tomen medidas rápidas, significativas y colaborativas para proteger los ecosistemas naturales, defender la biodiversidad e implementar una tra
Lesser Prairie-Chicken Now Listed Under the Endangered Species Act
November 17, 2022 — The Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision presents an opportunity to protect the bird while bolstering rural economies.
Audubon Invites Volunteers to Join the 123rd Christmas Bird Count
November 16, 2022 — The longest-running bird census provides important data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.
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Audubon Celebrates Legislation to Create New California Desert National Monument
September 25, 2023 — Chuckwalla National Monument would protect 660,000 acres of sacred and historic sites, wildlife habitat
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New BIG WIRES Act Would Help Achieve a Clean Energy Future for Birds and People
September 15, 2023 — “We have an urgent need to equitably and responsibly build out our nation's clean energy transmission infrastructure.”
Renewable Energy
A Great Egret looks down at its reflection in dark water.
National Audubon Society Announces New Chief Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer
September 11, 2023 — Lisette Martinez Will Lead Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging For Conservation Organization.
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Audubon Welcomes Five New Industry Leaders to National Board
August 30, 2023 — New Directors bring decades of experience in strategic planning, communications, public affairs, finance, and law across the U.S.
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Study Finds Local Salton Sea Residents Would Use Recreational Facilities at a Healthy Sea
August 16, 2023 — Locals say outdoor recreational infrastructure at California’s largest lake would be an asset to the area.
CALIFORNIA
A Bald Eagle flies just above the surface of the water with its wings and talons outstretched.
Louisiana Breaks Ground on Single-largest Ecosystem Restoration Project in U.S. History
August 10, 2023 — The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will protect people and birds from storms and erosion. 
As Climate Impacts Loom, Audubon Calls for Rapid Expansion of Well-Sited Clean Energy Transmission
August 01, 2023 — New report lays out the importance of building the clean energy grid to stabilize climate.
Renewable Energy
A stripy brown chicken-shaped bird with big orange eyebrows stands on the ground among dead, monochromatic sticks.
House Vote to End Lesser-Prairie Chicken Protections Ignores Clear Science
July 27, 2023 — Removing endangered species protections would put the species on a path toward extinction.
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San Luis Obispo Court Decision on Oceano Dunes Threatens Many of California’s Rarest Birds 
July 20, 2023 — Imperiled shorebird species depend on coastal dune habitat that will continue to be exposed to off-highway vehicle recreation.
GOP-led Funding Bill Includes Drastic Cuts to Programs Important to Birds and People
July 20, 2023 — Statement from National Audubon Society