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

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ÌÇÐÄlogo Announces New Chief Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer
September 11, 2023 — Lisette Martinez Will Lead Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging For Conservation Organization.
News
ÌÇÐÄlogo Welcomes Five New Industry Leaders to National Board
August 30, 2023 — New Directors bring decades of experience in strategic planning, communications, public affairs, finance, and law across the U.S.
News
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Louisiana Breaks Ground on Single-largest Ecosystem Restoration Project in U.S. History
August 10, 2023 — The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will protect people and birds from storms and erosion. 
As Climate Impacts Loom, ÌÇÐÄlogo Calls for Rapid Expansion of Well-Sited Clean Energy Transmission
August 01, 2023 — New report lays out the importance of building the clean energy grid to stabilize climate.
Renewable Energy
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House Vote to End Lesser-Prairie Chicken Protections Ignores Clear Science
July 27, 2023 — Removing endangered species protections would put the species on a path toward extinction.
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GOP-led Funding Bill Includes Drastic Cuts to Programs Important to Birds and People
July 20, 2023 — Statement from ÌÇÐÄlogo
Senate Confirms Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
July 11, 2023 — Statement from ÌÇÐÄlogo
Legislation to Bolster Hemispheric Bird Conservation Reintroduced in the U.S. House
June 27, 2023 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act benefits more than 350 bird species.
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ÌÇÐÄlogo Determines Method for Choosing the Best Places for Bird Conservation Efforts 
June 23, 2023 — A new study proposes a conservation methodology that incorporates factors such as habitat type, migratory routes, and interest and capacity from local communities.
Migratory Bird Initiative
ÌÇÐÄlogo Announces 2023 ÌÇÐÄlogo Photography Awards Winners
June 21, 2023 — Premiere North American bird photography competition features stunning photos and videos from professionals, amateurs, and young people.
News
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Second Crossing Public Forum Coming Up!
September 24, 2024 — The public is invited to attend an in-person forum on the Juneau Douglas North Crossing Planning and Environmental Linkages Study concerning a major development project that could be constructed on the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge.
ALASKA
ÌÇÐÄlogo California Applauds NOAA’s Progress on the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
September 06, 2024 — The historic sanctuary will provide critical protections for marine wildlife and birds
CALIFORNIA
Senator Blumenthal Announces Wetlands Restoration Funding for Hammonasset Beach State Park
August 14, 2024 — The senator will join ÌÇÐÄlogo Connecticut, Connecticut DEEP, and NOAA in announcing a major funding initiative for the park.
Climate
ÌÇÐÄlogo Cautions Against U.S. House Efforts to Undermine Environmental Regulatory Standards
July 09, 2024 — The proposed funding bills would strip critical conservation resources.
Policy
Seabirds Will Benefit from New Bill to Update Federal Fisheries Law 
July 03, 2024 — A bill to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act protects the needs of seabirds nationwide.
Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal Puts Louisiana’s Birds and People at Risk
June 28, 2024 — Federal regulators approved the country’s largest export terminal, to be built on Black Rail habitat.
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Two California Photographers Honored in 2024 ÌÇÐÄlogo Photography Awards
June 20, 2024 — Congratulations to Kevin Lohman and Parham Pourahmad
CALIFORNIA
ÌÇÐÄlogo and Grassroots Carbon Announce First-of-its-Kind Partnership to Reward Landowners for Improving Habitats for Birds while Building Healthy Soils
June 18, 2024 — This innovative partnership creates new income opportunities for landowners through soil drawdown carbon credits to reward them for regenerative land stewardship practices
Conservation Ranching News
ÌÇÐÄlogo CA joined Tribal Leaders, Elected Officials, and Residents to Support a Chuckwalla National Monument at DOI Listening Session 
June 14, 2024 — More than 700 supporters attended to urge protection of this unique California desert region for biodiversity, cultural heritage, economic benefits, and more.
CALIFORNIA
Birds Canada Joins the Conserva Aves Initiative
May 23, 2024 — For more than 60 years, Birds Canada has worked in partnerships to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, protect migratory birds, and strengthen inclusive nature conservation. By joining Conserva Aves, Birds Canada will partner with ÌÇÐÄlogo, American Bird Conservancy, BirdLife, and RedLAC to support the scaling up and creation of local protected areas in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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