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Senate Bill Can Be an Opportunity for Clean Energy for Birds and People
February 27, 2020 — The package of energy bills supports investment in energy innovation, but Congress must make changes to take full advantage of this opportunity for significant progress on climate mitigation
Advocacy
Leaders in Youth, Minority Outreach Join 91做厙s National Board of Directors
February 27, 2020 — One of the nations largest grassroots conservation nonprofits elects new directors to help usher in younger, more diverse wave of members and supporters.
91做厙 Arkansas to Become First 100% Renewable Powered Nonprofit in Arkansas
February 26, 2020 — Little Rock 91做厙 Center will launch a Solar Learning Lab to provide community education on clean energy
Climate
91做厙: New Sage-Grouse Review Plan is Nothing More Than Window-Dressing
February 19, 2020 — BLMs commitment to removing Greater Sage-Grouse protections undermines any claims of meaningfully addressing important court order.
Victory for Birds in Virginia!
February 14, 2020 — Governor Northam sets a new standard for bird conservation.
91做厙 and the Walton Family Foundation Invest in Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
February 13, 2020 — National organizations work with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions to build career opportunities in conservation.
Practical, Ambitious Virginia Clean Economy Act Passes General Assembly
February 11, 2020 — The Commonwealth takes bold next step toward becoming first in the Southeast to pass clean energy standard legislation.
Climate
Presidents Budget Falls Short For Climate, Birds and the Environment
February 10, 2020 — Birds are telling us now is the time to do more色
91做厙 Advocates Increase in Avian Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021
February 06, 2020 — Now is the time to fully invest in conservation programs色
Counting is Caring: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
February 03, 2020 — All around the world, people are helping birds by counting them for science.
91做厙s Christmas Bird Count Will Look Very Different This Year
December 11, 2020 — While some local counts may be cancelled due to regional COVID-19 rules, many community scientists across the hemisphere will carry on one of the longest-running wildlife censuses in a socially distanced fashion.
91做厙 New York Joins More Than 175 New York Organizations to Launch New Coalition to Protect Funding for Critical Environmental Programs
December 10, 2020 — The effort will include robust advocacy aimed at New Yorks congressional delegation and state leaders to continue funding that supports jobs and clean water.
NEW YORK
Suzanne Dixon Named Vice President of the Mississippi Flyway at 91做厙
December 10, 2020 — Dixon joins the bird conservation organization from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
New 'Trillion Trees' Bill in Senate will Protect Birds While Making Progress on Climate Change
December 09, 2020 — An alternative to earlier legislation from the House, the new bill supports natural solutions to climate change while preserving environmental protections.
Administration Moves to Finalize Bird-Killer Policy
November 27, 2020 — Ignoring legal challenges, public opposition, and science, the Trump Administration is rushing to finalize a rule to weaken the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
91做厙 Statement on Appointment of Presidential Climate Envoy
November 23, 2020
Environmental Groups: Federal Bill Would Bring "Much Needed Relief" to Salton Sea
November 19, 2020 — Salton Sea Public Health and Environmental Protection Act would streamline federal response at Californias largest lake
CALIFORNIA
Assault on Sage-Grouse Advances Absent Serious Considerations for Science or the Law
November 19, 2020 — The latest in BLMs effort to remove Greater Sage-Grouse protections undermines any claims of meaningfully addressing important court order.
Report Finds North Carolina Is Well-Positioned for Battery Storage Growth
November 17, 2020 — A study commissioned by 91做厙 shows that North Carolina has an opportunity to lead in battery storage.
Climate
Administration Advances Effort to Open Arctic Refuge for Oil and Gas Leasing
November 16, 2020 — In a rushed and secretive process, the Bureau of Land Management is ignoring impacts to people, climate and wildlife, and relying on flawed science.