SF Bayflower: Safeguarding Birds from National Parks to Working Lands

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| Audubon Advisory August 2026

Dusky Grouse.

Love Our Public Lands? That Means Maintaining Them

Bills prioritizing upkeep at national parks, national monuments, and other federal lands are making their way through Congress. Beyond repairing aging infrastructure, these proposals expand opportunities for habitat restoration and ecosystem resilience to benefit native wildlife and hundreds of bird species. Read more and take action

Bald Eagle.

Recent Changes to the ESA

For more than 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has helped to protect habitat and safeguard vulnerable bird populations. Recent changes to the implementation of the law raise important questions about how habitat protections will be interpreted moving forward. Read more

Photo of a group of people standing on the steps of the US Capitol.

Farmers, ranchers, and Audubon staff gathered on the steps of Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, in June for Audubon’s Farm Bill Fly-in.

Advancing Conservation in the Farm Bill

Audubon staff and a delegation of farmers and ranchers recently gathered on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to encourage the inclusion of conservation-forward policies in the Farm Bill, helping protect vital grassland ecosystems while supporting agricultural livelihoods. Read more

Photo of plants on the bank of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Michigan.

What Have We Done for Our Refuges Lately?

America's national wildlife refuges protect critical bird habitats, generate billions for local economies, and connect millions of people to nature, yet they face constrained budgets and staffing shortages. Keeping these irreplaceable landscapes healthy and accessible requires strong champions, dedicated partners, and our ongoing support. Read more