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

Top Music and Hollywood Artists Join Forces in “The Birdsong Project” To Benefit the National Audubon Society in Celebrating and Protecting Birds
May 20, 2022 — Contributors include Yoko Ono, Yo-Yo Ma, Mark Ronson, Wale, Beck, Andrew Bird, Elvis Costello, Jim James, Karen O, Angélica Negrón, Calexico, Michael Uzowuru, Stephin Merritt, Karen Elson, The Flaming Lips, Nick Cave, and more.
New Legislation Will Help Bring Birds Back Across the Western Hemisphere
May 12, 2022 — Increased U.S. funding through the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act will benefit more than 350 bird species.
White House Celebrates Earth Day with Audubon Leaders
April 22, 2022 — Audubon staff had the honor of taking part in Earth Day activities with the administration, including the announcement of new policy efforts.
Audubon Events Marking Earth Day 2022
April 13, 2022
President Biden’s Budget Proposal Advances Clean Energy, Climate Resilience and Equity Goals
April 05, 2022 — Congress now begins its own process to review spending priorities for the coming fiscal year.
UN Report Offers Solutions to Reducing Emissions and Confronting Climate Change
April 04, 2022 — While previous reports detailed the extent of the impact of climate change, today’s report prescribes strategies to alleviate threats to both people and wildlife.
Federal Spending Bill Contains Both Progress and Setbacks for Conservation
March 11, 2022 — Congress continues to invest in important programs but falls short of taking meaningful climate action for birds and people.
Western Sandpiper.
Funding for Saline Lakes Science included in Federal Spending Bill
March 11, 2022 — An important step to begin addressing challenges facing saline lake habitats—yet more funding needed.
Western Water News
Audubon Welcomes Environmental Policy and Financial Leaders to National Board
March 10, 2022 — New directors bring decades of expertise in financial health and innovative environmental policy strategies in sustainability and renewable energy to protect air, water and land for birds and people.
Audubon and Other Groups Urge Bureau of Land Management to Act Quickly to Conserve Sage-Grouse
February 09, 2022 — Decades of Greater Sage-Grouse population declines and sagebrush habitat loss makes this review of federal land management plans imperative.
Audubon California’s Frank Ruiz Named to California Colorado River Board
March 23, 2023 — “…a longtime advocate for water and the Salton Sea who puts the wellbeing of communities above all else.”
CALIFORNIA
Audubon California’s Samantha Arthur to Head Salton Sea Management Program
March 23, 2023 — “…a consummate professional with a profound understanding of the intersections of water, agriculture, communities and wildlife.”
CALIFORNIA
Salton Sea Partnership Calls on Governor to Commit to Measurable Progress at the Salton Sea
March 20, 2023 — Newsom Visits Potential Lithium Recovery and Habitat Sites around Sea
CALIFORNIA
Audubon California-Sponsored Bill Would Promote Regenerative Ranching in California
March 20, 2023 — AB 720 encourages ranching practices to restore grasslands and sequester carbon.
CALIFORNIA
National Audubon Society Announces Decision to Retain Current Name
March 16, 2023 — Organization commits to new $25 million fund to expand Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging work, a decision that follows a thorough and inclusive process to examine the legacy of its namesake.
News
Audubon California’s Casey Arndt Named to SF Bay Restoration Advisory Board 
March 08, 2023 — Director of Richardson Bay Center will help guide local restoration projects
CALIFORNIA
A group of egrets, white birds with long yellow beaks and long legs, wade in shallow water, tall green grasses in the background.
Audubon Staff Flock to Capitol Hill to Meet With Congressional Leaders
March 08, 2023 — Day of meetings planned to educate members on critical issues facing birds, people, and the places we all need.
A white crowned sparrow sings in front of a rainbow background.
National Audubon Society to Celebrate “The Birdsong Project” at Benefit Event
February 28, 2023 — Save the date: Wednesday, March 29 at 7 p.m.
News
Bill to Create State Salton Sea Conservancy Introduced in California Senate
February 16, 2023 — Entity would better manage projects across complicated landscape
CALIFORNIA
A parent loon feeds a fish to its chick sitting on the other parent's back. A second chick swims in the water beside them.
Minnesota’s New Carbon-Free Energy Plan is a Win for Birds and People
February 07, 2023 — The state is the latest to adopt 100 percent clean energy goals.
Renewable Energy