Press Room

Media Contact

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

Audubon: New Sage-Grouse Review Plan is “Nothing More Than Window-Dressing”
February 19, 2020 — BLM’s commitment to removing Greater Sage-Grouse protections undermines any claims of meaningfully addressing important court order.
Victory for Birds in Virginia!
February 14, 2020 — Governor Northam sets a new standard for bird conservation.
Audubon and the Walton Family Foundation Invest in Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
February 13, 2020 — National organizations work with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions to build career opportunities in conservation.
Practical, Ambitious Virginia Clean Economy Act Passes General Assembly
February 11, 2020 — The Commonwealth takes bold next step toward becoming first in the Southeast to pass clean energy standard legislation.
Climate
President’s Budget Falls Short For Climate, Birds and the Environment
February 10, 2020 — “Birds are telling us now is the time to do more…”
Audubon Advocates Increase in Avian Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021
February 06, 2020 — “Now is the time to fully invest in conservation programs…”
Counting is Caring: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
February 03, 2020 — All around the world, people are helping birds by counting them for science.
Administration Doubles Down on Bird-Killer Policy
January 30, 2020 — 100-year-old bipartisan conservation law in the cross-hairs
Congress Must Seize Opportunity to Enhance the Sustainability and Resilience of Our Infrastructure
January 29, 2020 — Initiatives in a proposed infrastructure framework would mitigate the effects of climate change for both birds and people.
New Water Rule Endangers Millions of Birds and America’s Water Supply
January 23, 2020 — 138 bird species are wetland dependent.
National Audubon Society Statement on Appointment of Presidential Climate Envoy
November 23, 2020
Environmental Groups: Federal Bill Would Bring "Much Needed Relief" to Salton Sea
November 19, 2020 — Salton Sea Public Health and Environmental Protection Act would streamline federal response at California’s largest lake
CALIFORNIA
Assault on Sage-Grouse Advances Absent Serious Considerations for Science or the Law
November 19, 2020 — The latest in BLM’s effort to remove Greater Sage-Grouse protections undermines any claims of meaningfully addressing important court order.
Report Finds North Carolina Is Well-Positioned for Battery Storage Growth
November 17, 2020 — A study commissioned by Audubon shows that North Carolina has an opportunity to lead in battery storage.
Climate
Administration Advances Effort to Open Arctic Refuge for Oil and Gas Leasing
November 16, 2020 — In a rushed and secretive process, the Bureau of Land Management is ignoring impacts to people, climate and wildlife, and relying on flawed science.
Audubon California Responds to Elections Results
November 11, 2020 — Birds are telling us that we have no time to waste.
CALIFORNIA
National Audubon Society to Election Winners: “Birds are telling us there is no time to lose for bold, equitable and durable action on climate.”
November 07, 2020 — Statement from National Audubon Society President and CEO, David Yarnold
Audubon to Election Officials and Courts: Count Every Vote
November 04, 2020 — Statement from National Audubon Society President and CEO, David Yarnold
Forest Service Removes Roadless Protections for Tongass National Forest
October 28, 2020 — The agency's final action ignores public input and disregards importance of old-growth trees for local communities, fish, and birds.
Salton Sea Project Receives $700k for Restoration of Bombay Beach Wetland
October 27, 2020 — Grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will help fund dust suppression and habitat restoration and enhancement on 500 acres.
CALIFORNIA