Press Room

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If you are a member of the press, you can reach 51ΑΤΖζΘλΏΪ Media Relations at media@audubon.org.

Clean Energy Standard Legislation in Virginia β€œShows Growing Demand” for Climate Solutions Nationwide
December 19, 2019 — 51ΑΤΖζΘλΏΪ celebrates bill to decarbonize Virginia’s electric grid and set a 100% clean energy target as meaningful step toward reducing harmful emissions.
Best of 2019: 51ΑΤΖζΘλΏΪ North Carolina in Action
December 18, 2019 — From nesting Least Terns to new native plants laws, the 51ΑΤΖζΘλΏΪ network rallied to protect North Carolina’s birds and the places they need in 2019.
Climate
51ΑΤΖζΘλΏΪ Analysis: FY 2020 Spending Package Includes Key Wins for Bird Habitat But Misses Chance to Act on Climate
December 18, 2019
Exclusions In Tax Credit Expansion Present a Missed Opportunity
December 17, 2019
Climate
New Legislation Is a Welcome Start to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Public Lands
December 17, 2019 — The bill represents the first effort by Congress to strive for carbon neutrality on public lands.
News
51ΑΤΖζΘλΏΪ Pennsylvania Receives Grant to Further Forest Conservation
December 14, 2019
Millions of Migratory Birds Catch a Break as NYC Passes Bird-Friendly Building Law
December 10, 2019 — Construction of new buildings and major renovations to existing buildings will now be required to use bird-safe materials that greatly reduce collision risks to migratory birds.
U.S. House Passes Coastal Resilience Bill That Will Benefit Birds and People
December 10, 2019 — Statement from Karen Hyun, VP for Coastal Conservation, 51ΑΤΖζΘλΏΪ
Three Non-profit Vets Assume Leadership Roles at 51ΑΤΖζΘλΏΪ
December 10, 2019 — Njambi Good and Amy Sobel to lead flyway work; new role for Justin Stokes.
New Projects Will Restore Much-Needed Bird Habitat on the Gulf Coast
December 09, 2019 — Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council directs over $150 million to restore swamps, wetlands in Louisiana and Alabama.
Press Room
House Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Confront Climate Change on Our Coasts
October 20, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act calls for urgent action on the issues facing coastal communities in California and elsewhere.
CALIFORNIA
51ΑΤΖζΘλΏΪ: β€œIllegal directors make illegal decisions.”
October 17, 2020 — Federal court invalidates decisions made by illegally installed BLM Director Pendley.
51ΑΤΖζΘλΏΪ New York Joins Broad Coalition in Call to Protect Environmental Programs
October 16, 2020 — Nearly 200 groups urge New York State leaders to maintain environmental funding to create jobs and restart the economy.
NEW YORK
Administration Continues to Defend its Illegal Bird-Killing Policy
October 09, 2020 — In a new court filing the administration indicated it intends to appeal a court ruling made in August which found its rollback of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act illegal.
Governor Newsom Issues Groundbreaking 30 x 30 Executive Order
October 07, 2020 — California is first in nation to commit to protecting 30% of our lands and waters by 2030.
CALIFORNIA
Illegal Plans and Decisions Made by William Perry Pendley Must Be Retracted
October 06, 2020 — Coalition of conservation organizations delivers letter to Secretary Bernhardt calling for immediate review.
New Environmental Justice Bill Brings Both Sides to the Table
October 02, 2020 — The 51ΑΤΖζΘλΏΪ Connecticut-supported HB7008 now goes to Governor Lamont for signing
CONNECTICUT
Indiana Senator Mike Braun Discusses Bipartisan Climate Solutions with Young Leaders in the State
September 25, 2020 — Senator Braun joined 51ΑΤΖζΘλΏΪ Great Lakes, the American Conservation Coalition, and the Indiana Federation of College Republicans for a discussion on climate solutions good for the economy, birds, and people.
Forest Service Proceeds with Plans to Remove Roadless Protections for Tongass National Forest
September 25, 2020 — Agency ignores importance of old-growth trees for birds, fish, and local communities.
House Energy Legislation Provides Promising Opportunities for a Cleaner Future for Birds and People
September 24, 2020 — The package, which was voted on during National Clean Energy Week, supports a variety of energy and environmental justice bills