Thursday, May 11, 2023

Vote to End Lesser-Prairie Chicken Protections | New Proposal to Cut Climate Pollution

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National Audubon Society
AUDUBON ADVISORY May 2023
Lesser Prairie-Chicken standing in a grassy field.
Senate Ignores Science With Vote to End Lesser-Prairie Chicken Protections
Last week, the U.S. Senate voted (50-48) to rescind the November 2022 decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the Lesser Prairie-Chicken under the Endangered Species Act. Audubon members from across the country sent thousands of letters, shoring up support from key senators, and the President has now committed to vetoing the legislation. Read more
Lesser Prairie-Chicken.
Wood Thrush, perched on a tree branch with its beak open in song.
New EPA Proposal Would be Key to Achieving Climate Goals
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a proposal that would reduce emissions from power plants and help cut climate pollution in half by 2030, delivering important benefits to birds, people, and the places we all need. Read more
Wood Thrush.
Marshall Johnson, Chief Conservation Officer
Audubon's Chief Conservation Officer Appointed to New Roles by Interior Secretary
Marshall Johnson has been appointed to the North American Wetlands Conservation Council and the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Advisory Group—both of which have significantly benefitted birds and people for decades. Read more
Marshall Johnson, Chief Conservation Officer.
News from the Flyways
Impact Updates
Hooded Warbler perched on a branch.
Climate Corner
As the federal government implements the 30 by 30 initiative, climate refugia—areas most likely to help wildlife endure the impacts of climate change—should be carefully considered in conservation efforts. A recent study by Audubon scientists identified these areas and the great need to protect them; yet currently, the majority of U.S. 30 by 30 proposals lack explicit consideration of refugia. To ensure that climatically suitable areas will be available for species shifting their ranges throughout North America, it will be critical that we work across national borders and renew investments in current conservation programs that incentivize improved management and restoration of refugia on private lands. Read more
Hooded Warbler.
Golden-winged Warbler perched on a branch.
Your Actions at Work
A key part of recovering bird populations is supporting declining species, like Golden-winged Warblers, to conserve them BEFORE they become endangered. The Recovering America's Wildlife Act would do just that by directing $1.4 billion annually to states and Tribal Nations to fully implement their Wildlife Action Plans, which help species of greatest conservation need. Bipartisan support for the bill has been growing every year. More than 14,000 Audubon members have written to their U.S. Senators in support of the bill and ten senators—5 Republicans, 4 Democrats, and an Independent—have signed on as cosponsors just this week. If you haven't already, take action today
Golden-winged Warbler
Brittany Meagher/Audubon Photography Awards; Linnet Tse/Audubon Photography Awards; Courtesy of Marshall Johnson; Mathew Malwitz/Audubon Photography Awards (left); Michael Stubblefield/Audubon Photography Awards (right)
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