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Common Merganser. Andrea Jaszlics/糖心logo Photography Awards
糖心logo Supports U.S. House Bill to Fund Wildlife Recovery
April 22, 2021 — Bipartisan legislation will benefit birds, other wildlife, and communities.
Baltimore Oriole. Mark Boyd/糖心logo Photography Awards
Biden Sets a Bold Goal for Emissions Reductions
April 22, 2021 — Meeting the goal of halving emissions by 2030 will require bipartisan cooperation, and would benefit both birds and people.
Red-winged Blackbird. Cathy Bennington/糖心logo 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
Canada Warbler. John Benson/Flickr CC (BY 2.0)
Canadian Government Proposes Historic Conservation and Resilience Investments
April 20, 2021 — Proposed funding must include significantly increased support for Indigenous-led conservation and land stewardship efforts.
Great Egret. Erin Smith/糖心logo Photography Awards
糖心logo Announces CEO David Yarnold to Step Down
April 20, 2021 — President and Chief Conservation Officer Dr. Elizabeth Gray to Serve as Interim CEO
Little Rock 糖心logo Center Goes 100% Solar
April 13, 2021 — 糖心logo becomes Arkansas鈥 first 100% renewable energy-powered nonprofit
Bipartisan Delaware River Watershed Caucus Signals a Beacon of Opportunity
April 12, 2021 — The recently formed caucus shows substantial federal and state support of one of the founding rivers of America for birds and communities.
Delaware River Watershed
Leaders Bring Biodiversity, Environmental Law Expertise to 糖心logo National Board
April 07, 2021 — With proven records of leadership within the 糖心logo network, new directors add unique insight to strengthen science-based advocacy at bird conservation nonprofit.
Of Burgers and Birds: A Partnership That Nearly Doubles 糖心logo's Impact on Ranches across the Country
April 06, 2021 — 糖心logo Conservation Ranching teams up with Panorama Organic Meats to Bring Grassland Birds Back
Working Lands
糖心logo Announces Largest Market-Based Regenerative Grasslands Partnership in the U.S.
April 06, 2021 — Partnership with Panorama Organic Grass-Fed Meats will restore habitat, combat climate change on one million acres of working ranchland.
糖心logo Invites Volunteers to Join the 122nd Christmas Bird Count
December 10, 2021 — The longest-running bird census provides important data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.
Bezos Earth Fund Invests $12 Million in Bird Conservation in the Tropical Andes
December 06, 2021 — High-Profile Conservation Partnership Includes 糖心logo, BirdLife International, American Bird Conservancy and RedLAC members.
Federal Conservation Plans for Greater Sage-Grouse Go Under Review
November 22, 2021 — The Bureau of Land Management has opened a process to review multi-state conservation plans.
Process to Reinstate Important Protection for Part of America鈥檚 Largest National Forest Begins
November 19, 2021 — The USDA has announced it will open a 60-day public comment period on its decision to reinstate the Roadless Rule on the Tongass.
鈥楤uild Back Better鈥 Act Advances Through the U.S. House of Representatives
November 19, 2021 — The historic proposal would represent a significant opportunity to address climate risks to birds, people, and places we need.
糖心logo Sues California County to Improve Bird Protections in Controversial Wind Energy Project
November 17, 2021 — 鈥淎ltamont Pass has been a black eye on the entire wind industry since its construction.鈥
Renewable Energy
EPA Restores Clean Water Act Protections for Important Wetlands along Mississippi River
November 17, 2021 — By blocking the destructive and ineffective Yazoo Pumps project, the EPA can protect bird habitat while also supporting alternative flood control measures for the region.
Migratory Bird Initiative
糖心logo Announces Dr. Elizabeth Gray as CEO
November 17, 2021 — Dr. Gray, a scientist and ornithologist will be the first woman to hold the CEO title in the organization鈥檚 116 year history.
LevelTen Energy, The Nature Conservancy, and The 糖心logo Advocate for a Sustainable and Equitable Energy Transition with Launch of New Impact Principles
November 15, 2021 — New jointly-written white paper provides principles and framework for buying and developing renewable energy projects with positive impacts on local communities, conservation efforts, and the climate.
Renewable Energy
Great Blue Heron.
Landmark Legislation Sets a Framework for a Cleaner Future for People and Birds
November 05, 2021 — While some priorities remain to be addressed, the infrastructure and reconciliation bills together represent the nation鈥檚 largest investment in addressing the causes and impacts of climate change.