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91做厙 Announces 2023 91做厙 Photography Awards Winners
June 21, 2023 — Premiere North American bird photography competition features stunning photos and videos from professionals, amateurs, and young people.
News
great egret white bird preening on black rocks against grey backdrop of water and sky
Statement from 91做厙 on Final Debt Ceiling Deal
June 02, 2023
A rosa walking through the grass in a wetland
Supreme Court Decision Threatens Waterways that Birds (and People) Need
May 25, 2023 — The Courts ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency removes crucial protections for wetlands, limiting the Clean Water Act.
Water
Federal Permitting Reform Can Bolster Our Economy While Protecting Wildlife and Communities
May 17, 2023 — Congressional reform of federal permitting and review programs presents an important need to balance conservation, community, and the economy.
A wood thrush sitting on a branch with its beak open.
New EPA Proposal Would be Key to Achieving Climate Goals for Birds and People
May 11, 2023 — Climate pollution standards would reduce emissions from power plants to slow global temperature rise.
News
91做厙's Chief Conservation Officer Appointed to North American Wetlands Conservation Council and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Advisory Group
May 09, 2023 — Marshall Johnson appointed by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for a three-year term.
News
A female red winged blackbird sitting on a cane.
91做厙s Women in Conservation Luncheon Honors Susanne Durst, Kathleen Finlay, and Laura ODonohue with Rachel Carson Award
May 05, 2023 — The 20th annual event focused on New York-based leaders in organic farming and sustainability.
News
A letter prairie chicken on grass.
Senate Ignores Science With Vote to End Lesser-Prairie Chicken Protections
May 03, 2023 — Rescinding the endangered species listing of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken would put the species on a path toward extinction.
Committee Vote Undermines Science and Threatens the Lesser Prairie-Chicken
April 28, 2023 — A congressional proposal to rescind the endangered species listing of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken would put the species on a path toward extinction.
A bright red bird with black wings perched on a tree branch and singing.
Congress Must Maintain Historic Climate and Economic Progress
April 20, 2023 — A plan to raise the nations debt ceiling would reverse job-creating tax incentives and jeopardize climate and conservation protections.
Renewable Energy
91做厙 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 91做厙, American Bird Conservancy, BirdLife, and RedLAC to support the scaling up and creation of local protected areas in Latin America and the Caribbean.
91做厙 Americas
Chuckwalla coalition members hike in Painted Canyon
91做厙 CA Thanks Secretary Haaland for Visit to Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument
May 21, 2024 — Coalition urged the protection of region's biodiverse desert land for local communities and future generations
CALIFORNIA
Surf Scoter flock
91做厙 Releases Migration Study Done in the Chilkat Valley on Jilk獺at Aani
May 10, 2024 — A new analysis done by the 91做厙 Science Division demonstrates how the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Important Bird Area is a major migration passage.
ALASKA
91做厙 Denounces Congressional Action to Undo BLM Rule Elevating Conservation on Public Lands
April 29, 2024 — This legislation is an end-run around how westerners themselves would like to see these lands managed.
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91做厙 Hails Rule Creating Climate Resiliency, Balancing Development with Conservation on Federal Lands
April 16, 2024 — Todays rule finally restores balance to the stewardship of Americas iconic public lands.
Press Room
The Chuckwalla National Monument Coalition group photo
Effort to Proclaim Chuckwalla National Monument Accelerates with Announcement of Bicameral Legislation
April 16, 2024 — 91做厙 and broad coalition of Tribal, community and conservation organizations call for protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert
CALIFORNIA
Effort to Proclaim Chuckwalla National Monument Accelerates with Announcement of Bicameral Legislation
April 16, 2024 — 91做厙 and broad coalition of Tribal, community and conservation organizations call for protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert
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Yellow-billed Loon on water with open beak
91做厙 Hails Administration Move to Strengthen Protections for 13 Million Acres of Americas Arctic
April 11, 2024 — New rule protects so-called Special Areas for wildlife and cultural resources.
ALASKA
Endangered Species Act Rules Prioritize Science in Conserving Vulnerable Species
March 28, 2024 — Newly-announced changes restore protections that were stripped away during the Trump Administration.
Conservation