Conservation

A Life Dedicated to Saving Sea Turtles and Shorebirds
October 30, 2017 — Tony Amos spent 40 years rescuing and studying wildlife on the Texas coast. After his death, and in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a new generation is stepping up to continue his legacy.
Is That a Robo-Bird or Real Lady? For Male Sage-Grouse, Either Will Do
October 24, 2017 — Gail Patricelli is one of a few researchers using robotic birds to study avian courtship. Her current work focuses on the Greater Sage-Grouse.
To See How Oil Drilling Would Transform the Arctic Refuge, Look Next Door to Prudhoe Bay
October 18, 2017 — The spiderweb of infrastructure at Prudhoe Bay's oilfield will be replicated at the Arctic Refuge if it's opened to drilling—a fact legislators downplay.
Proposed Federal Law Could Save Countless Birds From Death by Glass
October 13, 2017 — Potential legislation to prevent bird strikes, introduced to the Senate this month, is an important step in helping migrating birds. But where the biggest difference needs to be made may be surprising: rural communities.
Update to U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty Is a Huge Win for Conservation
October 10, 2017 — Audubon and its partners played a key role in the negotiations for Minute 323, which sets aside 200,000 acre-feet of water for environmental purposes.
Report: The Arctic Refuge Is Facing Its Biggest Threat Yet
October 06, 2017 — Congress is trying to drill for oil in wild protected areas by sneakily using the budget reconciliation process. A few senators could stand in the way.
Zinke to Reconsider Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Plan
October 06, 2017 — With an official notice of intent, the secretary of the interior begins the process required to amend the landmark 2015 conservation agreement.
Introducing Audubon's Conservation Ranching Program
October 03, 2017 — Saving birds on America's working lands.
How Caribbean Birds Are Faring After Hurricanes Devastated Their Homes
September 29, 2017 — The first surveys of Caribbean birds, many with small populations limited to a single island, sow worry with glimmers of hope.
Image of marsh grasses and water on a sunny day.
What We Lose When We Forget the History of Our Public Lands
September 29, 2017 — Public lands let us experience wildness in spaces where nature and history converge. How do we make them more inclusive to all?