Advocacy

A streaky brown bird with a yellow throat and face stands on a barbed wire fence post.
White House Announces $5 Billion in Investments to Boost Rural Economies and Communities
November 01, 2023 — The funding will benefit birds and people.
Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Florida's Julie Wraithmell Testifies before U.S. House on Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Renewal
October 18, 2023 — On October 18, 2023, Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Florida VP/Executive Director Julie Wraithmell gave the following testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Two-story tall painting of a Black Rail bird on the side of a red brick building on a city street.
A Bird Comes out of Hiding to Mark the Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act
October 04, 2023 — A new mural in DC highlights the Black Rail and the need to preserve legislative protections.
Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Policy Staff From Across the Country "Fly-In" to Capitol Hill
March 28, 2023 — In the first such gathering in three years, staff met with members of Congress to advocate for birds.
After 100 Years, Widespread Support Affirms the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
July 03, 2018 — The current administration is interpreting the bird-protection law in a wildly unpopular way. Here's what Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ is doing about it.
Keep the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Safe
March 30, 2017 — The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an iconic American treasure and a vital habitat for birds, is under threat. Take action to protect the refuge.