Expanding Outdoors for All
SB 1268 will make equitable access to parks, open space, and nature a lasting commitment across the state.
Policy and Advocacy in California
Our advocacy work drives policies that protect critical habitats, secure water for birds and communities, and advance climate resilience.Â
For decades, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California has worked to protect birds, habitats, and the people who care about them. From the wetlands of San Francisco Bay to the shores of Mission Bay, from the agricultural landscapes of the Central Valley to the evolving ecosystems of the Salton Sea, our work spans the state. Through conservation efforts on working lands, habitat restoration along our coasts and in our deserts, and community-driven initiatives in places like Richardson Bay, Los Angeles, and the Salton Sea, we are building lasting solutions that benefit both people and wildlife. Our advocacy work drives policies that protect critical habitats, secure water for birds and communities, and advance climate resilience.
We advocate for science-based policies that:
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Address the impacts of climate change on communities, wildlife, and landscapes
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Protect California’s birds, habitats, and natural treasures
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Expand access to nature for all Californians
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Support underserved and climate-vulnerable communities
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Secure funding for conservation through bipartisan efforts like Prop 4, the Climate Bond
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California’s 2026 State Legislative Priorities
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California’s top priorities at the state Capitol this year include ensuring birds have the water and lands they need, celebrating fifty...
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51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California's State Policy Priorities
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California’s 2026 State Legislative Priorities
How 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California’s 2026 priorities help protect the water and habitat birds need, support safe water for communities, expand access to nature for all, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act.
SB 427 (Blakespear, 2025)
Protecting the Habitat Conservation Fund: Securing ongoing funding for critical habitat conservation: Removes the sunset date of July 1, 2030 on the Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF). (Co-sponsored by 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California and the National Wildlife Federation).
From the Ocean to Ancient Forests—Offshore Wind Can Work for California’s Birds
How collaboration and science can ensure renewable energy supports species like the Marbled Murrelet while building climate resilience.
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