Advocacy

Why Preserving the Endangerment Finding Matters for Birds, People, and Local Economies
September 02, 2025 — Federal, science-based rule states that limiting greenhouse gas emissions is key to protecting the health of communities and ecosystems.
Looking Ahead: Advancing Habitat and Climate Progress After the Budget Bill
August 01, 2025 — Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ maintains its unyielding commitment to supporting federal policy that benefits birds, people and the places they call home
Congress’ Budget Bill Presents Setbacks for Habitat Conservation and Climate, While Preserving Agricultural Funding, Dropping Public Lands Sales
August 01, 2025 — Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ assesses how the newly passed budget reconciliation bill affects birds and communities
Why Federal Bird Science Deserves Our Strongest Support
June 11, 2025 — For decades, two programs from the U.S. Geological Survey have provided essential information about birds. They must continue to be fully funded.
This Earth Day is a Pivotal Moment to Reverse Bird Population Declines
April 18, 2025 — Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ remains committed to protecting birds across the hemisphere.
An owl sits in a tree in a dark forest.
Senate Introduction of Fix Our Forests Act Offers Path to Address Wildfire Risks to Forests, Communities
April 11, 2025
Four pelicans float along calm, blue water.
Proposed Changes to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Could Slow Economy, Reshape Environmental Review Process
March 20, 2025
Portrait of Jimmy Carter sitting outside on a bench.
President Carter was an enthusiastic birder and an early champion for climate action
January 08, 2025 — The former president, who passed away last month, championed historic legislation and was honored by the Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ for his work.
Two Lesser Yellowlegs wade and splash in shallow blue water.
President Signs Bipartisan ACE Act into Law, Supporting Wetlands and Bird Conservation
January 06, 2025 — Legislation reauthorizes habitat conservation funding for several programs
10 Conservation Takeaways from the closing days of the 118th Congress – 7 Wins & 3 Misses
December 24, 2024