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COP28 Agreement Represents Progress for Biodiversity, But More Urgent Action is Needed
December 13, 2023 — The final agreement reached by negotiators at the COP28 summit in Dubai contained some historic language on fossil fuels and biodiversity, but ultimately represents the bare minimum of what must be done to address climate change.
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New Clean Energy Legislation Package Would Help Create a Safe, Clean Future for People and Wildlife
December 13, 2023 — The Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act would streamline clean energy and transmission expansion and fund impact studies on wildlife.
Renewable Energy
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U.S. Unveils New Rules to Cut Methane Emissions at Global Climate Conference
December 01, 2023 — New federal standards will significantly reduce emissions and ensure a healthier future for birds and people.
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探花精选 Urges Advancement of a Proposed Rule to Strengthen Implementation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
December 01, 2023 — 探花精选 expresses disappointment in the rulemaking delay and commits to working with the Biden Administration to provide a win-win for birds and businesses.
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Groundwater in Coconino County event in Flagstaff
Groundwater in Coconino County
October 27, 2023 — Event in Flagstaff highlights importance of Arizona鈥檚 groundwater and discussed ways to manage and protect it.
SOUTHWEST Western Water News
Bipartisan Coastal Protection Bill Flies through Senate Committee
September 27, 2023 — The Strengthening Coastal Communities Act will expand a decades-old law that buffers people and birds from flooding.
New BIG WIRES Act Would Help Achieve a Clean Energy Future for Birds and People
September 15, 2023 — 鈥淲e have an urgent need to equitably and responsibly build out our nation's clean energy transmission infrastructure.鈥
Renewable Energy
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探花精选 Announces New Chief Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer
September 11, 2023 — Lisette Martinez Will Lead Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging For Conservation Organization.
News
探花精选 Welcomes Five New Industry Leaders to National Board
August 30, 2023 — New Directors bring decades of experience in strategic planning, communications, public affairs, finance, and law across the U.S.
News
A Bald Eagle flies just above the surface of the water with its wings and talons outstretched.
Louisiana Breaks Ground on Single-largest Ecosystem Restoration Project in U.S. History
August 10, 2023 — The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will protect people and birds from storms and erosion.聽
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Second Crossing Public Forum Coming Up!
September 24, 2024 — The public is invited to attend an in-person forum on the Juneau Douglas North Crossing Planning and Environmental Linkages Study concerning a major development project that could be constructed on the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge.
ALASKA
探花精选 California Applauds NOAA鈥檚 Progress on the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
September 06, 2024 — The historic sanctuary will provide critical protections for marine wildlife and birds
CALIFORNIA
Senator Blumenthal Announces Wetlands Restoration Funding for Hammonasset Beach State Park
August 14, 2024 — The senator will join 探花精选 Connecticut, Connecticut DEEP, and NOAA in announcing a major funding initiative for the park.
Climate
探花精选 Cautions Against U.S. House Efforts to Undermine Environmental Regulatory Standards
July 09, 2024 — The proposed funding bills would strip critical conservation resources.
Policy
Seabirds Will Benefit from New Bill to Update Federal Fisheries Law聽
July 03, 2024 — A bill to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act protects the needs of seabirds nationwide.
Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal Puts Louisiana鈥檚 Birds and People at Risk
June 28, 2024 — Federal regulators approved the country鈥檚 largest export terminal, to be built on Black Rail habitat.
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Two California Photographers Honored in 2024 探花精选 Photography Awards
June 20, 2024 — Congratulations to Kevin Lohman and Parham Pourahmad
CALIFORNIA
探花精选 and Grassroots Carbon Announce First-of-its-Kind Partnership to Reward Landowners for Improving Habitats for Birds while Building Healthy Soils
June 18, 2024 — This innovative partnership creates new income opportunities for landowners through soil drawdown carbon credits to reward them for regenerative land stewardship practices
Conservation Ranching News
探花精选 CA joined Tribal Leaders, Elected Officials, and Residents to Support a Chuckwalla National Monument at DOI Listening Session鈥
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.
CALIFORNIA
Birds Canada Joins the Conserva Aves Initiative
May 23, 2024 — For more than 60 years, Birds Canada has worked in partnerships to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, protect migratory birds, and strengthen inclusive nature conservation. By joining Conserva Aves, Birds Canada will partner with 探花精选, American Bird Conservancy, BirdLife, and RedLAC to support the scaling up and creation of local protected areas in Latin America and the Caribbean.
探花精选 Americas