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Federal Agency Increases Efforts to Conserve Habitat Connectivity on Public Lands
November 15, 2022 — Migratory birds, big-game, and other wildlife will benefit from increased connectivity on federally managed lands.
As Americans Make Their Voices Heard, Audubon Pledges to Continue to Work Toward a Cleaner Future for People and Wildlife
November 09, 2022 — Caring about birds transcends politics.
Audubon Calls on World Leaders to Take Immediate Action to Combat Climate and Biodiversity Crisis
November 07, 2022 — The leading bird conservation organization in the Americas calls for COP27 leaders to take swift, meaningful, and collaborative action to protect natural ecosystems, defend biodiversity, and implement an inclusive and just climate transition.
New Audubon Study Reveals Discrepancies in Conservation Planning Methods
November 02, 2022 — Researchers used Audubon’s Survival by Degrees report to compare different approaches to climate-informed bird conservation planning.
Audubon Appoints Marketing and Strategy Leaders to National Board
October 31, 2022 — New Directors bring experience in culture-building, corporate strategy, fundraising, and engagement in Latin America and the U.S.
New Audubon Study: Climate Change Threatens Bird Populations in the National Wildlife Refuge System
October 26, 2022 — Left unchecked, warming temperatures and increased climate threats could affect environmental conditions for half of the birds throughout all of the system’s refuges.
A mottled black, brown, white, and yellow bird with a yellow cap perches in tall grasses.
2022 U.S. State of the Birds Report Reveals Widespread Losses of Birds in All Habitats—Except for One
October 12, 2022 — In 50 years, birds have increased overall in wetlands, a singular exception that shows the way forward for saving birds and benefiting people.
Blackburnian Warbler.
The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act is Introduced in the House
October 05, 2022 — House bill will address urgent conservation needs for migratory birds in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
A bald eagle flies upsidedown
Improvements to FWS Permit Process Could Help Protect Eagles While Advancing Renewable Energy Projects
September 29, 2022 — Audubon will work to ensure that the final rule advances the conservation of Bald and Golden Eagles
Renewable Energy
A small streaky brown sparrow is perched on a sagebrush plant and eating something.
New Report Shows Loss of More Than One Million Acres of Sagebrush Habitat Every Year
September 22, 2022 — Researchers also developed powerful new data and tools to help guide on-the-ground conservation efforts.
Senate Confirms Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
July 11, 2023 — Statement from National Audubon Society
New Publication Finds Most California Groundwater Sustainability Plans Fail to Protect Vulnerable Communities and the Environment
June 28, 2023 — ​The Nature Conservancy, the Union of Concerned Scientists, Audubon California, and Clean Water Action suggest that without course correction, State’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act will fall short of goals
CALIFORNIA
Legislation to Bolster Hemispheric Bird Conservation Reintroduced in the U.S. House
June 27, 2023 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act benefits more than 350 bird species.
A vibrant orange warbler with black streaks perches on a branch and sings.
Audubon Determines Method for Choosing the Best Places for Bird Conservation Efforts 
June 23, 2023 — A new study proposes a conservation methodology that incorporates factors such as habitat type, migratory routes, and interest and capacity from local communities.
Migratory Bird Initiative
Audubon Announces 2023 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
June 21, 2023 — Premiere North American bird photography competition features stunning photos and videos from professionals, amateurs, and young people.
News
great egret white bird preening on black rocks against grey backdrop of water and sky
Statement from National Audubon Society on Final Debt Ceiling Deal
June 02, 2023
The Stage is Set for a New Greenhouse Gas Inventory in East Florida
June 01, 2023 — Audubon Florida is setting its sights on the east coast of Florida to launch the third iteration of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Cohorts.
FLORIDA
A rosa walking through the grass in a wetland
Supreme Court Decision Threatens Waterways that Birds (and People) Need
May 25, 2023 — The Court’s ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency removes crucial protections for wetlands, limiting the Clean Water Act.
Water
The cover of the report featuring a Mangrove Cuckoo.
Audubon Florida Releases "State of the Everglades" Report for Spring 2023
May 25, 2023 — The report highlights the work of Audubon staff in the Everglades as well as conservation and restoration priorities.
FLORIDA
Federal Permitting Reform Can Bolster Our Economy While Protecting Wildlife and Communities
May 17, 2023 — Congressional reform of federal permitting and review programs presents an important need to balance conservation, community, and the economy.