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If you are a member of the press and you would like to speak with an ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California expert, contact our Communications Department:

Shineh Rhee
Communications Director
shineh.rhee@audubon.org

Explore ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California's Press Room below, and find our media stories here. 

West Coast Brown Pelican Study Shows How Community Science Can Fill Conservation Data Gaps
November 07, 2025
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Two California Photographers Win in 2025 International ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
September 17, 2025 — Congratulations to Barbara Swanson of San Diego and Parham Pourahmad of Santa Clara
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Black-necked Stilts forage in shallow water.
Shorebirds and Wetlands May be Winners at the Salton Sea, New ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ CA Report Finds 
June 06, 2025 — New science on the status of birds and habitats at the Salton Sea paints a sustainable path forward 
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Landmark BirdReturns Partnership Celebrates 10 years of Creating Habitat for Central Valley Birds
May 29, 2025 — Comprised of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California, The Nature Conservancy and Point Blue Conservation Science, BirdReturns has provided over 180,000 acres of much-needed habitat through partnerships with wetland managers and farmers.
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Small shorebirds forage in shallow water.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California Project Receives $5.2m for Salton Sea Restoration
May 23, 2025 — Wildlife Conservation Board Grant will help fund work at Bombay Beach Wetlands
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Landmark Study Finds Climate Change Could Threaten Survival of Beloved Local & Uncommon Shorebird
October 15, 2024 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡-led study finds Black Oystercatchers, which number fewer than 20,000, are struggling in the south and thriving in the north
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Governor Newsom Overrides the State Legislature to Deny Groundwater Protections to Disadvantaged Communities and the Environment
September 26, 2024
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California Applauds NOAA’s Progress on the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
September 06, 2024 — The historic sanctuary will provide critical protections for marine wildlife and birds
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A California Quail perches on top of a small bush in a field. One row of bushes and trees in the foreground is in focus, along with the quail, while other bushes are out of focus or blurred. The scene is a muted brown and orange, with layers of light and
Two California Photographers Honored in 2024 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
June 20, 2024 — Congratulations to Kevin Lohman and Parham Pourahmad
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ CA joined Tribal Leaders, Elected Officials, and Residents to Support a Chuckwalla National Monument at DOI Listening Session 
June 14, 2024 — More than 700 supporters attended to urge protection of this unique California desert region for biodiversity, cultural heritage, economic benefits, and more.
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