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Snow Goose. Ronan Donovan/91做厙 Photography Awards
91做厙 Mourns the Loss of Adam Kolton
April 28, 2021 — Alaska Wilderness League Executive Director was a passionate advocate and beloved colleague.
Common Merganser. Andrea Jaszlics/91做厙 Photography Awards
91做厙 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/91做厙 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/91做厙 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/91做厙 Photography Awards
91做厙 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 91做厙 Center Goes 100% Solar
April 13, 2021 — 91做厙 becomes Arkansas 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 91做厙 National Board
April 07, 2021 — With proven records of leadership within the 91做厙 network, new directors add unique insight to strengthen science-based advocacy at bird conservation nonprofit.
Of Burgers and Birds: A Partnership That Nearly Doubles 91做厙's Impact on Ranches across the Country
April 06, 2021 — 91做厙 Conservation Ranching teams up with Panorama Organic Meats to Bring Grassland Birds Back
Working Lands
Chile lanza su Estrategia Nacional para la Conservaci籀n de Aves
January 24, 2022 — 91做厙 Am矇ricas celebra esta importante Estrategia, trabajada en los 繳ltimos dos a簽os en equipo con comunidades locales, ONG chilenas, academia, autoridades y entidades internacionales.
International
2022 91做厙 Photography Awards Open for Entries
January 12, 2022 — The North American photography and video contest is accepting entries until March 9, 2022.
91做厙 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 91做厙, 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 Americas 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.
Build Back Better 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.
91做厙 Sues California County to Improve Bird Protections in Controversial Wind Energy Project
November 17, 2021 — Altamont Pass has been a black eye on the entire wind industry since its construction.
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
91做厙 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 organizations 116 year history.