The climate crisis means less safe, clean water for the birds we love

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The climate crisis means less safe, clean water for the birds we love. This situation is urgent—but birds tell us it's not too late to act. With more than a century of conservation expertise, we know that we can create a more hopeful future for birds and people alike.

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KAREN, we can't do it without you. So please, start your annual donation right away and make 2X the impact. Until midnight tomorrow, your first annual gift will be matched, up to $30,000, in honor of World Water Day.

Eared Grebe.

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Dear KAREN, If we fail to take immediate action to slow climate change, the Eared Grebe could lose up to 55% of its range. Water diversions, warming temperatures, and changing precipitation patterns threaten the saline lakes they rely on during migration. And sadly, they're not alone: Two-thirds of North American bird species are currently at increasing risk of extinction due to the climate crisis. We must prioritize water quality nationwide to protect these birds while we still can. Ahead of World Water Day tomorrow, start your annual gift today while your first gift will be matched, up to $30,000, to help protect birds like the Eared Grebe.

Wetlands are critical not only for bird habitat but also as filters for our water supply and sponges to absorb flooding. The more wetlands we lose, the more birds and communities are at risk. That's why we're supporting bills in Congress to reauthorize existing programs or create new ones to restore habitat, protect wildlife, and build community resilience in places like the Great Lakes, the Connecticut River, the Everglades and South Florida, the Delaware River basin, and the Mississippi River. Our solutions address both the impacts of climate change and its causes. We work to increase the resilience of birds and important habitats while also fighting for cleaner energy and reduced carbon emissions.

The birds you love are at risk

Human activities have significantly impacted birds that depend heavily on water.

Climate change, water fluctuations, and pollution remain serious threats to their survival.

We've already lost 3 billion birds in the span of a human lifetime.

We've made incredible progress for birds in need across the country—and we can achieve even more if you'll join us with your sustaining gift today. Start your annual donation during our special World Water Day match while your first gift will be matched to help create a brighter future for the birds we love. Sincerely, National Audubon Society

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Photo: Corey Raffel/Audubon Photography Awards. Illustrations: Common Loon, Eared Grebe.

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