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If you are a member of the press, you can reach ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Media Relations at media@audubon.org.

A female Mallard in flight, holding an egg in her beak.
In Research, Ignoring Female Birds Harms Scientific Understanding
January 30, 2025 — A new study shows that ecological research often ignores or excludes data on female birds and behavior, resulting in erroneous assumptions on conservation.
Science
A Pileated Woodpecker perches on a tree backlit by a golden sky.
Fix Our Forests Act Advances in Congress, Spotlighting the Growing Wildfire Risk to Forests and Communities, But Further Improvements Needed
January 28, 2025
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
A willet spreading its wings over water.
The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards Expands to Chile and Colombia
January 15, 2025 — Premier bird photography and video contest is accepting entries until March 5, 2025.
News
Portrait of Jimmy Carter sitting outside on a bench.
President Carter was an enthusiastic birder and an early champion for climate action
January 08, 2025 — The former president, who passed away last month, championed historic legislation and was honored by the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ for his work.
Advocacy
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Celebrates Designation of Chuckwalla National Monument as a Major Victory for Birds and Communities
January 07, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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
A woodpecker holding something in its beak clings to a hole in a cactus.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Praises Rep. Grijalva’s Leadership and Accomplishments as He Steps Down as Natural Resources Ranking Member
December 04, 2024 — Arizona Congressman has served as a conservation champion during his tenure.
Advocacy
A Piping Plover in flight, about to land in shallow water on a beach.
Congress Passes Bill to Protect Nearly 300,000 Acres of Wetlands and Beaches
November 20, 2024 — The BEACH Act updates and expands a protected system of coastal land that buffers people and birds from flooding.
Flock of seabirds on water
Large Vessels Pose Threat to Migratory Bird Species, Study Finds
August 20, 2025 — Michigan State University researchers and partners have been mapping the overlap between marine traffic and seabird movements to see when ships meet seabirds.
ALASKA
A Mountain Plover in flight.
Brian Nesvik Brings Decades of Hands-On Experience to Lead the Fish and Wildlife Service
August 05, 2025
News
A male Baltimore Oriole perches on a thin branch with green buds.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Adds Visionary Environmentalist to Board
July 28, 2025 — Mark Collins brings deep experience in environmental causes to guide ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s work to address the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.
images on a wall at the Jacksonville airport
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Florida and the Jacksonville International Airport Team Up for New Exhibit Highlighting 125 Years of Conservation in the Sunshine State
July 25, 2025 — The exhibit, hosted in the Sky Gallery, will run through December 2025.
FLORIDA
Adult Common Loon with wings outstretched, loon chick in foreground
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Upper Mississippi River Receives LCCMR Support for Funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
July 24, 2025
UMR
Senate Budget Bill Delivers a Blow to Clean Energy, but Public Lands Sell-Off Averted
July 01, 2025
Policy
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 
CALIFORNIA
Three Tundra Swans fly over a lake
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Taps Global Climate Leader to Drive Bold Policy Agenda
June 02, 2025 — Chris Dragisic to lead ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s ambitious policy agenda to drive innovative conservation solutions across the hemisphere
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.
CALIFORNIA
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
CALIFORNIA Western Water News