Go Birds! 3 Historic Wins You Helped Us Get

In this Issue: Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, Passive Acoustic Monitoring, and Reviving Louisiana's Biggest Swamp

                                                               

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Wingspan Newsletter | February 2025

Huge Victory for California Coasts, Thanks to Tribal-Led Conservation The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary was officially designated late last year—a victory we and 18,000 members have supported since its nomination by the Northern Chumash Tribal Council. The Chumash, who have lived along California’s central coast for 20,000 years, led an extraordinary effort uniting over 170 Tribes, lawmakers, and organizations to protect this vital area. Learn more about this big win for California coasts.

Brandt's, Double-crested, and Pelagic Cormorants. Photo: Rick Derevan/Audubon Photography Awards

How Bird Sounds Are Transforming Conservation Science Birdsong isn’t just beautiful—it’s a powerful tool for conservation. Thanks to Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM), communities in Colombia that are leading protected areas under the Conserva Aves Initiative can now track bird populations and ecosystem health through sound. With cutting-edge technology, local stewards can better protect threatened species, monitor biodiversity, and strengthen conservation efforts. Keep reading for more on how our co-led efforts equip communities with the tools and knowledge they need to safeguard birds and their habitats for generations to come.

Field day of configuration and installation of autonomous recording units. Photo: Santiago Ruíz

Reviving Louisiana’s Maurepas Swamp We have long been a champion of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, a law that quietly protects 3.5 million acres of coastal wetlands and beaches. In November, President Biden signed the BEACH Act, which expands on the Coastal Barrier Resources Act system to protect an additional 300,000 acres of bird habitat while buffering coastal communities from flooding and saving taxpayers billions of dollars. Learn more

Prothonotary Warblers. Photo: Don Wuori/Audubon Photography Awards

Pledge to Stand for Environmentally Responsible Clean Energy Birds and people face unprecedented challenges from climate change. But there is hope. Transitioning to clean energy is one of the quickest and most effective ways to avoid the worst climate impacts, and there are proven strategies to address risks to birds and their habitats. Join us in advancing wind, solar, and transmission projects that are planned with birds and people in mind.

Brown Pelicans. Photo: Alex Spielman/Audubon Photography Awards

We Can’t Do Any of This Without Your Help Birds urgently need the protection of people who care about them and are ready to help—people like you. Together, we can protect vulnerable birds and their habitats using our century of expertise and proven combination of rigorous research, committed advocacy, and hands-on conservation. Donate today

Northern Cardinal. Photo: Bill Dix/Audubon Photography Awards

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