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Black-necked Stilt. Mick Thompson
A Step Forward in Securing Water for a Drying Great Salt Lake
October 04, 2021 — Collaboration of business, government agencies, and conservation groups dedicate water to Farmington Bay of Great Salt Lake for ten years.
Western Water News
Orange County Oil Spill of Extreme Concern to Migrating Seabirds
October 04, 2021 — “It is time to stop putting our coastal birds and communities at risk from the oil industry.”
Critical Migratory Bird Protections Restored by Biden-Harris Administration
September 29, 2021 — Longstanding Migratory Bird Treaty Act protections will be reinstated and a key process to strengthen the rules now begins.
(UPDATE) U.S. House of Representatives Passes Audubon-supported Saline Lake Ecosystems Bill
September 23, 2021 — The bill provides for a coordinated scientific effort to inform effective management and conservation of Saline Lake habitats in the arid West.
Western Water News
Canada Pledges $340 Million to Support Indigenous Stewardship Programs
August 26, 2021 — This funding is crucial in the efforts to protect biodiversity and in the fight to slow climate change.
Boreal Forests
Infrastructure Bill Provides Important Environmental Provisions, But Leaves More Work To Do
August 10, 2021 — We will continue to work with Congress to strive for environmental justice and a zero-carbon future, filling in the gaps left by this important first step.
Renewable Energy
UN Report Affirms the Need for Urgent Action on Climate
August 09, 2021 — The first of three reports finds that the climate is warming at alarming levels, with consequences for communities and for wildlife.
New Federal Bill Will Help Bring Birds Back
July 29, 2021 — Legislation introduced in the U.S. House will strengthen the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Caspian Tern.
New Legislation Strengthens Federal Fisheries Law
July 26, 2021 — A bill to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act boosts protections for seabirds.
Bipartisan Legislation to Fund Wildlife Recovery Introduced in the U.S. Senate
July 20, 2021 — The funding provided will benefit birds, other wildlife, and communities across the United States.
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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.
Brightly colored tracks on a map of the Americas represent the paths of thousands of migrating birds.
First-of-Its-Kind Digital Platform Reveals Migration Data for Birds Across the Americas Just In Time for Fall Migration
September 15, 2022 — Interactive digital platform visualizes the incredible journeys of migratory birds, how they connect us across the hemisphere, and the widespread challenges they face throughout their full annual cycle.
As Historic Climate Legislation is Celebrated, Opportunities and Challenges Lie Ahead
September 13, 2022 — The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act was celebrated at a White House ceremony, but the fight for an equitable solution to the climate crisis continues.
Passage of the Sweeping Climate Bill Offers Renewed Promise in the Fight Against Climate Change
August 12, 2022 — Unprecedented investments in renewable energy, climate resilience, agriculture, forestry, and environmental justice will help create a better future for people and wildlife.
National Audubon Society and Audubon Great Lakes Mourn the Loss of Rep. Jackie Walorski, Emma Thompson, and Zach Potts
August 03, 2022 — Audubon's Statement on Congresswoman Walorski's Lasting Impact in the Great Lakes
Historic Climate Legislation Would Put the U.S. Back on Track to Meet Energy Goals
July 28, 2022 — The Senate has an opportunity to take a major step in reducing emissions and creating a cleaner future for birds and communities.
Bird Protections, Conservation Programs May Receive Increased Federal Funding
July 21, 2022 — Congress continues working on federal spending bills as September deadline inches nearer.
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.
Press Room
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.