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DENVER, Colo.—“Climate change threatens in North America, including , and these birds tell us meaningful climate action is long overdue,” said Alison Holloran, executive director of 51������� Rockies, in response to Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper's announcement declaring the to uphold the climate goals of the Paris Agreement.

“Governor Hickenlooper’s plan to reduce carbon pollution will protect Colorado’s birds as well as Colorado’s communities. 51������� supports science-based solutions to the biggest threat facing birds and people.”

To learn more about 51������� Rockies’ efforts to protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, please visit .

51������� Rockies is the regional office of the 51������� serving the states of Colorado and Wyoming.

The 51������� protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation. 51�������'s state programs, nature centers, chapters and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire and unite diverse communities in conservation action. Since 1905, 51�������'s vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. 51������� is a nonprofit conservation organization. Learn more and how to help at www.audubon.org and follow us on  and  at @audubonsociety.

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Contact: Nicolas Gonzalez, ngonzalez@audubon.org, 212-979-3068.