Advocacy

Making a Call for a More Inclusive Outdoors on Black Birders Week, and All Year Long
June 02, 2021 — Two bills being considered in Congress would help make outdoor spaces more inclusive by making access more equitable.
American Goldfinch on Echinacea Purpurea, commonly known as Purple Coneflower. Will Stuart
Audubon’s Network Achieves Local Wins for Earth Week
May 06, 2021 — Leaders across the country worked with local officials to pass bird-friendly proclamations and resolutions during the global observance of Earth Week
Bird-Friendly Communities
Western Tanager. Janet Stevens/Audubon Photography Awards
New House Legislation for Forests Falls Short on Protections and Emissions Reductions Needed
May 05, 2021 — The recently reintroduced Trillion Trees Act shows improvements from previous Congress, but still weakens bedrock laws without sufficient gains
Climate
Largest-ever Seabird Action Week Demonstrates the Power of the Audubon Network
April 30, 2021 — Audubon’s third annual advocacy week brings activists together from around the country to speak up for seabirds.
Coasts and Oceans
Bushtit on an Oregon Grape. Luke Franke/Audubon
Reigning in Carbon Emissions and Advancing Justice in Washington State
April 30, 2021 — Climate and environmental justice made progress in the 2021 Washington State Legislature
Climate
Saltmarsh Sparrow. Frank Lehman/Audubon Photography Awards
Advocates Attend Virtual “Hill Day” in Record Numbers to Champion Delaware River Watershed
April 29, 2021 — Audubon leaders and coalition partners brought local voices to Capitol Hill to support clean water legislation.
Delaware River Watershed
Sandhill Cranes. Mary D'Agostino/Audubon Photography Awards
A Bipartisan Approach to Reduce Emissions on Working Lands
April 21, 2021 — The Growing Climate Solutions Act recognizes the role played by farmers, ranchers, and foresters in the fight against climate change.
Climate
Red-winged Blackbird. Cathy Bennington/Audubon Photography Awards
Reintroduced Legislation Removes Obstacles to Reducing Pollution on Working Lands While Helping Producers and Wildlife
April 20, 2021 — The bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 helps reduce emissions from farms, ranches, and forests while providing support to landowners
Press Room
Biden Infrastructure Proposal Presents a Unique Opportunity for a Cleaner Future for Birds and People
March 31, 2021 — Prioritizing the reduction of harmful emissions and investing in healthy ecosystems while revitalizing the economy will help the country and environment rebuild and recover.
Press Room
Proposed Bill Represents Progress on Climate and Carbon Pricing
March 10, 2021
Climate