Press Room

Media Contact

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

As Climate Impacts Loom, Audubon Calls for Rapid Expansion of Well-Sited Clean Energy Transmission
August 01, 2023 — New report lays out the importance of building the clean energy grid to stabilize climate.
A stripy brown chicken-shaped bird with big orange eyebrows stands on the ground among dead, monochromatic sticks.
House Vote to End Lesser-Prairie Chicken Protections Ignores Clear Science
July 27, 2023 — Removing endangered species protections would put the species on a path toward extinction.
GOP-led Funding Bill Includes Drastic Cuts to Programs Important to Birds and People
July 20, 2023 — Statement from National Audubon Society
Senate Confirms Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
July 11, 2023 — Statement from National Audubon Society
Legislation to Bolster Hemispheric Bird Conservation Reintroduced in the U.S. House
June 27, 2023 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act benefits more than 350 bird species.
A vibrant orange warbler with black streaks perches on a branch and sings.
Audubon Determines Method for Choosing the Best Places for Bird Conservation Efforts 
June 23, 2023 — A new study proposes a conservation methodology that incorporates factors such as habitat type, migratory routes, and interest and capacity from local communities.
Audubon Announces 2023 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
June 21, 2023 — Premiere North American bird photography competition features stunning photos and videos from professionals, amateurs, and young people.
great egret white bird preening on black rocks against grey backdrop of water and sky
Statement from National Audubon Society on Final Debt Ceiling Deal
June 02, 2023
A rosa walking through the grass in a wetland
Supreme Court Decision Threatens Waterways that Birds (and People) Need
May 25, 2023 — The Court’s ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency removes crucial protections for wetlands, limiting the Clean Water Act.
Federal Permitting Reform Can Bolster Our Economy While Protecting Wildlife and Communities
May 17, 2023 — Congressional reform of federal permitting and review programs presents an important need to balance conservation, community, and the economy.
Chuckwalla coalition members hike in Painted Canyon
Audubon CA Thanks Secretary Haaland for Visit to Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument
May 21, 2024 — Coalition urged the protection of region's biodiverse desert land for local communities and future generations
Surf Scoter flock
Audubon Releases Migration Study Done in the Chilkat Valley on Jilkáat Aani
May 10, 2024 — A new analysis done by the National Audubon Society Science Division demonstrates how the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Important Bird Area is a major migration passage.
Audubon Denounces Congressional Action to Undo BLM Rule Elevating Conservation on Public Lands 
April 29, 2024 — “This legislation is an end-run around how westerners themselves would like to see these lands managed.” 
Audubon Hails Rule Creating Climate Resiliency, Balancing Development with Conservation on Federal Lands 
April 16, 2024 —    “Today’s rule finally restores balance to the stewardship of America’s iconic public lands.”
The Chuckwalla National Monument Coalition group photo
Effort to Proclaim Chuckwalla National Monument Accelerates with Announcement of Bicameral Legislation
April 16, 2024 — Audubon and broad coalition of Tribal, community and conservation organizations call for protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert
Effort to Proclaim Chuckwalla National Monument Accelerates with Announcement of Bicameral Legislation 
April 16, 2024 — Audubon and broad coalition of Tribal, community and conservation organizations call for protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert
Yellow-billed Loon on water with open beak
Audubon Hails Administration Move to Strengthen Protections for 13 Million Acres of America’s Arctic
April 11, 2024 — New rule protects so-called “Special Areas” for wildlife and cultural resources.
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.
Audubon Mid-Atlantic Statement on Gov. Shapiro’s Announcement About Securing Pennsylvania's Energy Future
March 13, 2024
New Model Maps a Resilient SF Bay Future Through Climate-Smart Seagrass Restoration
February 28, 2024 — New eelgrass habitat model to supercharge conservation efforts to prevent acidification, erosion, and other climate change impacts in major CA bays