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If you are a member of the press, you can reach Audubon Media Relations at media@audubon.org.

Audubon Announces 2022 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
July 07, 2022 — Premiere North American bird photography competition features stunning photos and videos from professionals, amateurs, and young people.
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Supreme Court Ruling is Bad News for Birds and Everyone Else, Too
June 30, 2022 — The court's ruling in the West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency case limits our ability to respond to the climate crisis and could have other serious implications.
Four Barn Swallows.
“For the Birds: The Birdsong Project” Volume II Released Today
June 24, 2022 — Vol. II Artists Include Yo-Yo Ma, Elvis Costello, Natasha Lyonne, Matthew McConaughey, Florence Welch, Alice Waters, Stephin Merritt, Mary Lattimore, The Flaming Lips, Shearwater, Hania Rani, Very Nice Person, and Jeff Goldblum.
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Nearly 700K Acres in Panorama Organic Rancher Network Recognized as Audubon Bird-Friendly Habitat
June 23, 2022 — Panorama Organic earns Audubon Certified bird-friendly package designation
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Piping Plover Gains Ground in The Bahamas
June 22, 2022 — Three sites in The Bahamas are recognized as Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) and international conservation priorities for the endangered Piping Plover. Audubon Americas celebrates the result of this collaborative effort to map these critial sites.
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Audubon and The Nature Conservancy to Lead Great Salt Lake Water Trust
June 16, 2022 — “The selection ensures expert management of an unprecedented $40 million program to protect the drying lake.”
Western Water News
Audubon CEO Dr. Elizabeth Gray Testifies Before U.S. Senate on Coastal Legislation
June 15, 2022 — The hearing covered four coastal bills that would protect people and birds in the face of climate change.
U.S. House Advances Major Increase for Wildlife Conservation Funding
June 14, 2022 — With bipartisan support, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act moves closer to passing Congress.
National Audubon Society Teams up with Drag Performer Pattie Gonia to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride
June 14, 2022 — Video series invites LGBTQ community outdoors and highlights conservation issues
Audubon Scientists Develop New Method to Improve Mapping of Bird Migrations
June 01, 2022 — Four dozen co-authors from leading bird and wildlife organizations use novel approach to better identify the places migratory birds need along their perilous journeys.
Migratory Bird Initiative
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.
A wood thrush sitting on a branch with its beak open.
New EPA Proposal Would be Key to Achieving Climate Goals for Birds and People
May 11, 2023 — Climate pollution standards would reduce emissions from power plants to slow global temperature rise.
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Evelyn Serrano Named Director of Audubon Center at Debs Park
May 10, 2023 — Seasoned science educator will oversee programs and operations at Montecito Heights urban oasis
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Audubon's Chief Conservation Officer Appointed to North American Wetlands Conservation Council and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Advisory Group
May 09, 2023 — Marshall Johnson appointed by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for a three-year term.
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A female red winged blackbird sitting on a cane.
Audubon’s Women in Conservation Luncheon Honors Susanne Durst, Kathleen Finlay, and Laura O’Donohue with Rachel Carson Award
May 05, 2023 — The 20th annual event focused on New York-based leaders in organic farming and sustainability. 
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A letter prairie chicken on grass.
Senate Ignores Science With Vote to End Lesser-Prairie Chicken Protections
May 03, 2023 — Rescinding the endangered species listing of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken would put the species on a path toward extinction.
Sandhill Cranes image with Knowing Nature banner.
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Examines the Importance of the Boreal Forest
April 12, 2023 — Press Release from the Smithsonian Institution
Boreal Forests
An Atlantic Puffin nuzzles with a weather-worn decoy on a granite rock with the ocean in the background.
New Research Reveals Scale and Success of Seabird Recovery Efforts Worldwide
April 10, 2023 — Study provides a tool to restore and build climate resilience for seabirds by relocating or restoring them to places where they can survive.
Audubon Statement on Presidential Veto of Congressional Attempt to Remove Water Protections
April 06, 2023 — "As climate change, drought, and development squeeze our water resources further, we need to protect all remaining waterways."
National Audubon Society Welcomes a New Vice President of Government Affairs
April 03, 2023 — Felice Stadler will lead Audubon’s federal lobbying efforts as well as advancing policy strategy across its hemispheric conservation efforts.
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