Also in this issue: Choosing a Plan to Save the Greater Sage-Grouse | Earth Day 2024
| AUDUBON ADVISORY April 2024 | | | | |
| The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act is a beacon of hope for more than 350 species of migratory birds across the Western Hemisphere. Great news! The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill with a bipartisan vote this week. It is now up to the Senate to act. Read more and take action | | | | |
| Black-throated Green Warbler. | | | | |
| The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has unveiled its draft resource management plan amendments for 67 million acres of public lands that are home to the Greater Sage-Grouse. How the BLM manages the sage-grouse's habitat is very likely to determine the species' future. Read more | | | Western Wyoming's Golden Triangle. | | | | | | |
| The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a bill that would establish a U.S.-led foundation that would fund as much as $2 billion to conserve vulnerable habitat around the world over the next decade. Read more | | | | | | |
| The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced new rules reinstating protections under the Endangered Species Act, which the previous administration had removed. At the time of the rollback in 2018, more than 16,700 Audubon advocates spoke out. Read more | | | | | | |
| Good news for forest birds! Audubon has received $2 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service to support the Bird-Friendly Maple program. Funding will help expand the program and engage more private landowners to implement sustainable forestry practices that support bird conservation. Healthy forested landscapes can absorb greenhouse gases and naturally store carbon, making forests more resilient while reducing climate risks. Read more | | | | You don't have to wait until Earth Day to take action for birds! From growing native plants to contacting your elected leaders, Audubon has resources for you to help protect birds and the places they need to survive all year round. Our new Earth Day page features current action alerts, tips on how to support birds in your community through initiatives like Plants for Birds and Lights Out, and nationwide events happening on and around April 22. Get involved | | | | | |
| Photos from top: Matthew Pimm/Audubon Photography Awards; Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies; Mick Thompson; Lisa Southwick/Audubon Photography Awards; Russel Smith/Audubon Photography Awards (left); Andy Raupp/Audubon Photography Awards (right) | | | | |
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