Also in this issue: Audubon's conservation priorities for the 119th Congress
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| AUDUBON ADVISORY February 2025 |
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| Several impactful bills to protect water were passed in 2024, signifying hard-won successes for birds and people nationwide. Audubon is proud to have supported these efforts and is committed to working with the new Congress to pass more legislation that protects water resources and builds community resilience. Read more |
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| Double-crested Cormorant. |
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| A recent federal court ruling underscored that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) must consider Greater Sage-Grouse habitat when leasing for oil and gas development on public lands. Sound public land management is critical to saving this species. Read more |
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| This week, the Senate introduced the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025, which would continue vital federal investment that birds and communities depend on. Read more |
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| On February 12, Audubon hosted a webinar overview of the report Birds and Offshore Wind: Developing the Offshore Wind that Birds Need. The report makes the case for responsibly sited offshore wind development and offers clear strategies for addressing potential risks to birds based on the best available science. Read more and watch the webinar recording |
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| The new 119th Congress has the opportunity to advance vital conservation efforts. Audubon is at the forefront, ensuring that the future of birds remains a priority when critical decisions are made. The United States has a long history of bipartisan collaboration around conserving our shared natural heritage, but more action is needed to continue this vital work. If you haven’t already, join 11,500 Audubon supporters in urging Congress to support conservation priorities that protect and improve the natural places that birds and people need. Take action |
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| Photos from top: William Pohley/Audubon Photography Awards; Richard Pick/Audubon Photography Awards; Jamie Burning/Audubon Photography Awards; Shijun Pan/Audubon Photography Awards (left); Jeff Kempe/Audubon Photography Awards (right) |
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| Join our Action Network to receive periodic action alerts that connect you with decision makers when your voice matters the most. |
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