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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ members gather on March 11, 2026 for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Advocacy Day at the Michigan State Capitol.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Advocates Gather at Statehouse, Call for Wetland Protections and Renewable Energy Solutions to Protect Birds
March 12, 2026 — Michiganders flock to the Michigan State Capitol for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Advocacy Day
GREAT LAKES
A meadowlark perched on a wooden fence post.
America’s Birds Are Declining, The Farm Bill Can Help Turn the Tide
March 09, 2026 — As Congress advances the Farm Bill, strengthening voluntary conservation programs on farms, ranches, and forests is essential for birds, producers, and rural economies
A Hermit Thrush perched on top of evergreen branches.
Act 59: A Plan to Maintain an Ecologically Functional Landscape
February 19, 2026 — Conserving 50 Percent of Vermont by 2050
VERMONT
A Red-cockaded Woodpecker perches outside a nest cavity in a sappy tree holding bugs in its beak.
Congress Advances Key Conservation Priorities in FY26 Funding Package
February 09, 2026 — Lawmakers make meaningful partisan investments benefiting birds, communities, and the landscapes we share
A Great Blue Heron takes flight from a riparian area.
When Coloradans Spoke Up, Protections Followed
January 15, 2026 — Colorado leads the nation in adopting a backstop for stream and wetland safeguards.
ROCKIES Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands
A Cerulean Warbler perches on a leafy green branch.
National Bird Day: A New Year’s Flight Path for Birds and People
January 05, 2026 — Following notable successes for birds at the national, state and international levels in 2025, 2026 offers more opportunity
Golden-cheeked Warbler
Texas House Bill Threatens the Golden-cheeked Warbler
December 17, 2025 — Opposed to HB2239, 88th Texas Legislature
TEXAS
Two yellow-billed loons on the water, framed by a dramatic mountainous landscape behind them.
Protecting America’s Arctic Remains Essential for Habitat Conservation and Cultural Resources
December 16, 2025 — Recent Congressional Actions Diverge from Years of Community, Scientific, and Tribal input
A molting ptarmigan sits on the snowy ground preening its feathers.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Applauds Launch of Bipartisan Senate Stewardship Caucus
October 30, 2025 — New caucus underscores how our economy thrives on the vital connection between healthy lands and waters, birds, and people.
Container ship passing a bird nesting island on the Cape Fear River. Photo: Lindsay Addison/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
Proposed Wilmington Port Expansion is Bad News for Birds and People
October 23, 2025 — The proposal would exacerbate erosion at nesting sanctuaries while providing no economic benefit.
NORTH CAROLINA