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Two Lesser Yellowlegs wade and splash in shallow blue water.
President Signs Bipartisan ACE Act into Law, Supporting Wetlands and Bird Conservation
January 06, 2025 — Legislation reauthorizes habitat conservation funding for several programs
Conservation
A Golden-cheeked Warbler perched on a branch.
New Fund Promises Billions of Dollars for Global Conservation
December 20, 2024 — Congress establishes U.S. Foundation for International Conservation to bridge financial gap for communities, tribes and others working to ensure healthy lands and waters
News
A woodpecker holding something in its beak clings to a hole in a cactus.
91°µÍø Praises Rep. Grijalva’s Leadership and Accomplishments as He Steps Down as Natural Resources Ranking Member
December 04, 2024 — Arizona Congressman has served as a conservation champion during his tenure.
Advocacy
A Piping Plover in flight, about to land in shallow water on a beach.
Congress Passes Bill to Protect Nearly 300,000 Acres of Wetlands and Beaches
November 20, 2024 — The BEACH Act updates and expands a protected system of coastal land that buffers people and birds from flooding.
A male Greater Sage-Grouse stands in a grassy field with his head lifted, puffing his chest out.
Organizations Optimistic about Final Plan to Protect Sage-Grouse Habitat, Call for Work to Begin 
November 08, 2024 — BLM plan aims to stanch steep decline of iconic bird 
News
The Americas Flyways Initiative to begin implementation in January 2025
November 01, 2024 — The opportunity for transformational change to mobilize financing for biodiversity stands out at COP16.
Conservation
Closeup of an American Goldfinch standing on the red ledge of a bird feeder.
Bird Buddy Partners with the 91°µÍø to Elevate Bird Conservation Efforts
October 24, 2024 — The new collaboration aims to amplify awareness and action around bird conservation.
News
Proposed Legislation Would Support Bird Conservation and Partnerships in Cities and Towns
October 12, 2024 — The Urban Bird Treaty Act will support habitat conservation, hazard reduction, and community engagement.
Conservation
A meadowlark perches on a jagged piece of wood in front of a blue sky.
Bills Introduced in the House will Help Bend the Bird Curve
October 11, 2024 — The Migratory Bird Protection Act and the Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act will help strengthen conservation efforts for birds in decline.
Conservation
A Black-necked Stilt wades in shallow water, mirrored by its reflection.
House Passes Three Bills to Protect Coasts and Great Salt Lake from a Changing Climate
September 25, 2024 — The legislation will buffer both people and birds from the effects of drought, storms, and sea-level rise.
Two Greater Sage-Grouse stand in a field at dawn.
Changes to Habitat Plans Released for Comment as Greater Sage-grouse Numbers Continue to Decline
September 04, 2025 — Decisions guide management of 50 million acres of range for iconic Western bird
News
A forest canopy and blue skies.
Santee Cooper and 91°µÍø Announce Agreement on Transmission Line Span Through Beidler Forest
September 02, 2025 — With good faith negotiations, an agreement was reached to move forward.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Flock of seabirds on water
Large Vessels Pose Threat to Migratory Bird Species, Study Finds
August 20, 2025 — Michigan State University researchers and partners have been mapping the overlap between marine traffic and seabird movements to see when ships meet seabirds.
ALASKA
A Mountain Plover in flight.
Brian Nesvik Brings Decades of Hands-On Experience to Lead the Fish and Wildlife Service
August 05, 2025
News
A male Baltimore Oriole perches on a thin branch with green buds.
91°µÍø Adds Visionary Environmentalist to Board
July 28, 2025 — Mark Collins brings deep experience in environmental causes to guide 91°µÍø’s work to address the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.
images on a wall at the Jacksonville airport
91°µÍø Florida and the Jacksonville International Airport Team Up for New Exhibit Highlighting 125 Years of Conservation in the Sunshine State
July 25, 2025 — The exhibit, hosted in the Sky Gallery, will run through December 2025.
FLORIDA
Adult Common Loon with wings outstretched, loon chick in foreground
91°µÍø Upper Mississippi River Receives LCCMR Support for Funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
July 24, 2025
UMR
Senate Budget Bill Delivers a Blow to Clean Energy, but Public Lands Sell-Off Averted
July 01, 2025
Policy
Black-necked Stilts forage in shallow water.
Shorebirds and Wetlands May be Winners at the Salton Sea, New 91°µÍø CA Report Finds 
June 06, 2025 — New science on the status of birds and habitats at the Salton Sea paints a sustainable path forward 
CALIFORNIA
Three Tundra Swans fly over a lake
91°µÍø Taps Global Climate Leader to Drive Bold Policy Agenda
June 02, 2025 — Chris Dragisic to lead 91°µÍø’s ambitious policy agenda to drive innovative conservation solutions across the hemisphere