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Endangered Species Act Rules Prioritize Science in Conserving Vulnerable Species
March 28, 2024 — Newly-announced changes restore protections that were stripped away during the Trump Administration.
Conservation
Audubon Receives Forest Landowner Support Award for Bird-Friendly Maple Program
March 15, 2024 — Funding will help evaluate, unify, and scale the program in the Northeast and Midwest.
News
Conservation, Sportsmen Groups Express Support for Efforts to Improve Future for Greater Sage-grouse and Sagebrush Country
March 14, 2024 — Proposed BLM management plans makes science-backed conservation a priority
Press Room
Wetlands and Bird Conservation Bill Advances in the Senate
March 12, 2024 — The ACE Act renews funding for habitat conservation programs.
Conservation
House Committee Advances Migratory Bird Conservation Bill
March 12, 2024 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act moves to full House for approval.
Conservation
New Wildlife Habitat Bill Is Introduced, but More Resources are Needed to Recover Birds and Other Wildlife
February 28, 2024 — The America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act will provide funds for state and tribal conservation, but also repeals critical programs, and lacks the resources needed to meet the moment.
Advocacy
Department of Interior’s Long-term Commitment to Sagebrush Health Wins Praise from Sportsmen & Conservation Groups 
February 08, 2024 — Restoration to conserve “best of the best” remaining sagebrush habitat 
Press Room
A bald eagle flies over a blue sky.
New U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Permit Expands Coverage for Wind Energy and Conservation of Eagles
February 08, 2024 — Audubon worked with partners to ensure that the permitting benefits Bald and Golden Eagle conservation.
Renewable Energy
New Audubon Study Will Guide Bird Habitat Restoration in Colorado River Delta
January 23, 2024 — Bird abundance and diversity stand to benefit from more informed and targeted conservation planning.
Press Room
2024 Audubon Photography Awards Open for Entries with New Birds in Landscapes Prize
January 10, 2024 — The North American photography and video contest is accepting entries until February 28, 2024.
News
Ninth Circuit Upholds Decision in Favor of Greater Sage-grouse Habitat
January 17, 2025 — Greater Sage-Grouse in the news again as court invalidates oil and gas leasing in essential habitat
News
Two male Greater Sage-Grouse stand in a grassy landscape.
Conservation, Sporting Groups Urge Bureau of Land Management to Finish Habitat Management Plans for Greater Sage-Grouse 
January 16, 2025 — Finalized Management Plans in Colorado and Oregon Demonstrate Progress 
Audubon Texas Congratulates College Station, Denton, Kerrville, San Marcos and Wimberley on Achieving Bird City Texas Status
January 16, 2025 — Galveston first Texas city to achieve High-Flyer status
TEXAS
Bird Protection Law Severely Weakened by New Rule
January 14, 2025 — 100-year-old bipartisan conservation law undermined by new policy changes
UMR
A flock of shorebirds fly over a rocky coast.
Audubon Report Offers Solutions for Offshore Wind Development for Birds and Communities
January 08, 2025 — Report highlights the latest research and outlines science-based path to environmentally responsible development in a changing climate.
Audubon Celebrates Designation of Chuckwalla National Monument as a Major Victory for Birds and Communities
January 07, 2025 — Audubon and a broad coalition of Tribal, community, and conservation organizations led an effort for the protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert.
News
Two Lesser Yellowlegs wade and splash in shallow blue water.
President Signs Bipartisan ACE Act into Law, Supporting Wetlands and Bird Conservation
January 06, 2025 — Legislation reauthorizes habitat conservation funding for several programs
Conservation
A Golden-cheeked Warbler perched on a branch.
New Fund Promises Billions of Dollars for Global Conservation
December 20, 2024 — Congress establishes U.S. Foundation for International Conservation to bridge financial gap for communities, tribes and others working to ensure healthy lands and waters
News
Wood Duck.
$3M National Grant will Fund Audubon’s Marsh Restoration in Currituck Sound
December 03, 2024 — Pilot projects will test innovative, nature-based restoration techniques at Audubon’s Pine Island Sanctuary.
NORTH CAROLINA
A row of people on a boardwalk look through binoculars.
Audubon Invites Volunteers to Celebrate 125 Years of the Christmas Bird Count
November 22, 2024 — Joining the longest-running bird census is a way for individuals to help conservationists protect birds.