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Senate Agriculture Committee Releases Farm Bill Proposal
June 25, 2026 — The Farm Bill shapes federal investments in voluntary conservation programs that benefit birds, wildlife, working lands, and rural communities.
Policy & Advocacy
Aerial of Lake Powell at its lowest level since 1964.
As Water-Sharing Negotiations Heat Up, Wildlife Habitats Along the Shrinking Colorado River Are at Risk
June 25, 2026 — Extremely low snowpack has raised the stakes for Western states debating how to cut back water use. A new agreement could offer a lifeline to ecosystems or leave them out to dry.
Conservation News
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New Transmission Line Improves Grid Resiliency and Supports Bird Habitat in New Mexico 
June 25, 2026 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ helped ensure protections for the state’s Lesser Prairie-Chicken population.
SOUTHWEST Birds and Clean Energy
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Climate Watch, Now a Decade Old, Has Tracked Shifts in Bird Ranges as Temperatures Rise
June 23, 2026 — Data from the community science initiative show how birds are adapting to a changing climate—and which species are falling behind.
Climate
California’s Conservation Goals Depend on the People Who Carry Them Out
June 16, 2026 — Proposed staffing cuts and delayed climate bond spending would affect CA’s ability to protect birds, restore habitat, maintain public access, and advance its 30x30 commitments.
CALIFORNIA Policy & Advocacy
Funding the Future: Growing Prairie with State Conservation Dollars
June 08, 2026 — An investment in the protection of critical habitat for wildlife and people to thrive.
GREAT PLAINS Restoration and Resiliency
2026 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Plains Legislative Wrap-up
June 08, 2026 — Defending conservation and advancing commonsense policy.
GREAT PLAINS Policy & Advocacy
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Advocates in front of the NCGA. Photo: Brittany Salmons/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Members Advocate for Birds in Raleigh
June 08, 2026 — Members met with more than 40 lawmakers to talk about the most important tools for protecting our state’s natural and cultural heritage.
NORTH CAROLINA Policy & Advocacy
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Everglades Action Day Brings the River of Grass to Tallahassee
June 04, 2026 — Advocacy took center stage in the State Capitol during Everglades Action Day on February 18, 2026.
FLORIDA Policy & Advocacy