Congress Still Has Time to Deliver Big Wins for Birds

From Arctic shorebird havens to vital coastal bills, here’s where key protections stand.

Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our web version. |  Audubon Advisory  October 2026 Sandhill Cranes. Congress Still Has Time to Deliver Conservation Wins As the 119th Congress enters its final months, bipartisan conservation proposals already moving on Capitol Hill offer an opportunity to deliver lasting benefits for birds, people, and communities. Read more Bar-tailed Godwit. Protecting Alaska’s Teshekpuk Lake Wetland Reserve Alaska’s remote Teshekpuk Lake region is a globally important breeding ground for more than 600,000 migratory birds, but it now faces unprecedented pressure from oil and gas development. Conservation photographer Gerrit Vyn spent seven weeks documenting this irreplaceable Arctic habitat to capture the landscape and wildlife at stake. Read more Least Terns. Audubon Champions Coastal Resilience Bills Last month, in honor of National Estuaries Week, Audubon highlighted key coastal resilience legislation that would protect vital shorebird habitats and strengthen storm defenses for coastal communities nationwide. Read more and take action Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. National Monuments Are Essential for Birds—and for All of Us America’s 138 national monuments protect bird habitat, sustain biodiversity, honor cultural heritage, and support local economies. By prioritizing the protection and expansion of these public lands, we can help ensure that future generations inherit a country where birds still fill our skies and ecosystems remain resilient. Read more Audubon's Times Square ad in NYC during Climate Week. Climate Corner During Climate Week NYC, Audubon highlighted the urgent need for collaborative, science-driven solutions to address climate change and reverse bird population declines. From birding in Central Park to discussions on clean energy, conservation careers, and the future of nature, birds provided a common thread throughout Audubon's Climate Week activities this year. Read more Purple Martins.  Your Actions At Work Thanks to you and 20,976 other Audubon supporters, the U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the Local Communities and Bird Habitat Stewardship Act with broad bipartisan support. This bill helps birds by improving local parks, engaging communities with birds and nature, and reducing hazards, such as collisions with buildings. Read more about the advancement of this bill, along with two others! News from the Flyways Arizona: Investing in Water Infrastructure in the Colorado River Basin California: Audubon Returns to the State Capitol for Advocacy Day Colorado River: New Rules Buy Time, But Don't Fix Water Scarcity Florida: Proposed Tax Amendment Threatens Local Conservation Funding Mississippi River: What Migratory Birds Tell Us About River Health New Mexico: Nature-Based Solutions Play Key Role in Improving State's Climate Resilience New York: $1.6 Million Award Will Launch Construction at Sunken Meadow Marsh South Carolina: Audubon Honored for Longleaf Pine Conservation (published by The Longleaf Alliance) Utah: Water Conservation is Making a Difference for Great Salt Lake Join our Action Network to receive periodic action alerts that connect you with decision makers when your voice matters the most. Join the Audubon Action Network Photos from top: Mary D'Agostino/Audubon Photography Awards; Gerrit Vyn; Anja Trepper/Audubon Photography Awards; Kyle Sullivan/BLM; Sydney Walsh/Audubon (left); Becca Hallstedt/Audubon Photography Awards (right) CONNECT WITH US Donate   Advocate Get Text Updates National Audubon Society 225 Varick Street New York, NY (844) 428-3826 | www.audubon.org © 2026 National Audubon Society Update your email preferences or unsubscribe