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Drilling in the Arctic Refuge Threatens the World's Birds
May 23, 2017 —
Hidden in the President's newest budget proposal is the potential opening of the refuge to new oil and gas development.
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Proposed Oyster Farm Expansions Would Harm California's Humboldt Bay
May 12, 2017 —
Home to a diversity of wildlife and half of the state's eelgrass beds, Humboldt is a vital stopover site for migratory birds.
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Recent Victories for Birds
May 11, 2017 —
Congress Supports Important Conservation Programs in Federal Budget and Upholds Rules to Limit Methane Pollution