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A male Greater Sage-Grouse stands in a grassy field with his head lifted, puffing his chest out.
Organizations Optimistic about Final Plan to Protect Sage-Grouse Habitat, Call for Work to Begin 
November 08, 2024 — BLM plan aims to stanch steep decline of iconic bird 
News
The Americas Flyways Initiative to begin implementation in January 2025
November 01, 2024 — The opportunity for transformational change to mobilize financing for biodiversity stands out at COP16.
Conservation
Closeup of an American Goldfinch standing on the red ledge of a bird feeder.
Bird Buddy Partners with the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ to Elevate Bird Conservation Efforts
October 24, 2024 — The new collaboration aims to amplify awareness and action around bird conservation.
News
Proposed Legislation Would Support Bird Conservation and Partnerships in Cities and Towns
October 12, 2024 — The Urban Bird Treaty Act will support habitat conservation, hazard reduction, and community engagement.
Conservation
A meadowlark perches on a jagged piece of wood in front of a blue sky.
Bills Introduced in the House will Help Bend the Bird Curve
October 11, 2024 — The Migratory Bird Protection Act and the Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act will help strengthen conservation efforts for birds in decline.
Conservation
A Black-necked Stilt wades in shallow water, mirrored by its reflection.
House Passes Three Bills to Protect Coasts and Great Salt Lake from a Changing Climate
September 25, 2024 — The legislation will buffer both people and birds from the effects of drought, storms, and sea-level rise.
Utah Lake flows into Jordan River
10,000 Acre-Feet of Water to Benefit Great Salt Lake, Jordan River, Birds, Habitats and Communities
September 17, 2024 — Partners Work Together to Bring New Water Flows
Western Water News
Revised Plan Provides a Framework to Balance Solar Development and Conservation on Public Lands
August 29, 2024 — The Bureau of Land Management’s revised Western Solar Plan offers clearer guidelines for responsible solar siting.
Renewable Energy
Senator Blumenthal Announces Wetlands Restoration Funding for Hammonasset Beach State Park
August 14, 2024 — The senator will join ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Connecticut, Connecticut DEEP, and NOAA in announcing a major funding initiative for the park.
Climate
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Names David Krause as New Vice President for Alaska Program
July 15, 2024 — Krause will continue to lead crucial conservation efforts in Alaska for the organization.
Snowy Plover at the Salton Sea Shore
State Inaugurates Water Flows into Salton Sea Restoration Project
May 22, 2025
New Legislation Offers Vital Support for Habitat Conservation in Cities and Towns
May 09, 2025 — Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act will spur investments in efforts to support America’s birds
Policy
Gov. Wes Moore signs Ecological Restoration Bill
May 07, 2025
MID-ATLANTIC
Golondrinas comunes.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Board Welcomes New Directors to Guide Hemispheric Efforts to Reverse Alarming Decline of Birds
May 02, 2025 — New directors bring global expertise in science and community-building to contribute to ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s practical and nonpartisan work across the Americas to protect birds, the planet, and each other.
People with binoculars outside on gravel
The Utqiaġvik Migratory Bird Festival Is Coming Back for a Third Year
May 01, 2025 — The 2025 celebration of all the amazing migratory, Arctic-breeding birds in the area is set for June 12 to 15 at Fred Ipalook Elementary School.
ALASKA
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Mid-Atlantic Celebrates Progress in Forester Endorsement Program
April 30, 2025
MID-ATLANTIC
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Texas Announces 2025 Texas Women in Conservation Honorees
April 28, 2025 — The Texas Women in Conservation Program celebrates the vital role women play in Texas conservation and environmental stewardship.
TEXAS
A meadowlark sings, perched on a dried plant in a field.
Department of the Interior Weakens Key Migratory Bird Treaty Act Protections, Increasing Risk for Millions of Birds
April 15, 2025
Migratory Bird Treaty
An owl sits in a tree in a dark forest.
Senate Introduction of Fix Our Forests Act Offers Path to Address Wildfire Risks to Forests, Communities
April 11, 2025
Policy
A female and male Common Yellowthroat perch next to each other on a tree branch.
Fall Migration Is the Most Dangerous Season for Warblers, per New ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Study
March 27, 2025 — For the brightly colored songbirds that breed in the US and Canada, the southbound journeys after the breeding season include more exposure to conservation challenges such as light pollution and urban and suburban landscapes.
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