By Joining Climate Alliance, Governor Hickenlooper Protects Colorado’s Birds and People
Audubon’s climate science shows birds like the Golden Eagle and Mountain Bluebird face shrinking and shifting ranges within the state if carbon pollution continues spewing.
DENVER, Colo.—“Climate change threatens 314 species of birds in North America, including at least 50 species in Colorado, and these birds tell us meaningful climate action is long overdue,” said Alison Holloran, executive director of Audubon Rockies, in response to Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper's announcement declaring the state's pledge to uphold the climate goals of the Paris Agreement.
“Governor Hickenlooper’s plan to reduce carbon pollution will protect Colorado’s birds as well as Colorado’s communities. Audubon supports science-based solutions to the biggest threat facing birds and people.”
To learn more about Audubon Rockies’ efforts to protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, please visit http://rockies.audubon.org/.
Audubon Rockies is the regional office of the National Audubon Society serving the states of Colorado and Wyoming.
The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation. Audubon's state programs, nature centers, chapters and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire and unite diverse communities in conservation action. Since 1905, Audubon's vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization. Learn more and how to help at www.audubon.org and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @audubonsociety.
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Contact: Nicolas Gonzalez, ngonzalez@audubon.org, 212-979-3068.