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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.
Biden Administration Revokes Trump Rule That Allowed Sand Mining in Protected Coastal Areas
July 19, 2021 — Audubon successfully defended a decades-old bipartisan law that protects important beaches and wetlands for birds and people.
Biden Administration to Restore Protections For Alaska’s Tongass National Forest
July 15, 2021 — USDA announces a new strategy to protect old-growth trees that are important to local communities, birds, and the planet.
Several of the top-placing photos, clockwise in a grid from top left: a Red-tailed Hawk claws for a chipmunk; a Red-winged Blackbird dips her bill into a lily pad flower; a Northern Cardinal in flight; a Greater Roadrunner with its back to the camera; a Purple Sandpiper resting; a Sandhill crane adult and chick.
2021 Audubon Photography Awards Winners Enchant with Birdlife Imagery
July 07, 2021 — The leading North American bird photography competition broadens winners with the first year of prizes for female birds and bird videos.
National Audubon Society Urges Next Step in Union Vote
June 30, 2021 — “Every person who has a stake should have a vote.”
Congress Votes to Restore Methane Emissions Regulations in a Boost to Combating Climate Change
June 25, 2021 — President Biden is expected to sign the resolution, which will reinstate limits on the dangerous greenhouse gas.
Bipartisan Bill Addressing Pollution on Working Lands and Economic Support to Landowners Passes Senate
June 24, 2021
New Bill to Strengthen International Conservation for Albatrosses and Petrels
June 22, 2021 — By expanding seabird conservation internationally, this move would level the playing field for U.S. fisheries.
Legislation Would Strengthen Funding Streams for Coastal Restoration By Sharing Revenue from Offshore Wind
June 17, 2021 — As storms continue to pummel our coasts, increased funding for coastal restoration is necessary to protect our communities and wildlife from the worst effects of climate change.
Audubon Statement on Manzana Wind Power Plant Permit
June 16, 2021 — Audubon pledges to monitor the development of the California site to minimize, mitigate, and avoid harm to condors.
Renewable Energy
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
News
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
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
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.