Audubon Members Advocate for Birds in Raleigh
For ten years, Audubon members have flocked to the North Carolina Legislature to meet with lawmakers and advocate for bird-friendly policies. From passing a sweeping bipartisan climate reduction...
5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole
Even as they create and enable expansive virtual worlds, data centers are physical buildings in real communities around the nation and the globe.
Stabilizing the Colorado River Basin Now So We Can Thrive into the Future
This year’s snowpack is grim throughout the Colorado River Basin—it’s the lowest in recorded history. Reservoirs across the Basin are low. Soils are dry. But agriculture...
A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems
As more countries ban waste imports, plastic waste generators like the US will need to find better solutions. A few states are putting more responsibility on producers.
2026 Environmental Leadership Awards Honors Roberta Barbieri, Anne W. Semmes
On June 3, 2026, Audubon gathered conservation leaders, community advocates, and supporters at its annual Environmental Leadership Awards Benefit in Greenwich, honoring Roberta Barbieri with the...
Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog
The number of ozone-related premature deaths due to wildfires is also rising.
Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation
Generating solar power requires a lot of land – but which land should it be? And what else can be done on that land?
Science is Rising: Finding our Power to Protect Science and Democracy
What can scientists do in the face of assaults on our democracy? RISE UP!
Mountain Island Ranch Now Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly Across 76,000 Acres
Glade Park, Colo. (June 4, 2026) — The National Audubon Society recognizes Mountain Island Ranch as the newest recipient of the Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly Land certification. Awarded through...
Mountain Island Ranch Now Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly Across 76,000 Acres
Glade Park, Colo. (June 4, 2026) — The National Audubon Society recognizes Mountain Island Ranch as the newest recipient of the Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly Land certification. Awarded through...
Hammonasset Beach State Park “Salt Marsh Days” Return for 2026!
Hammonasset Beach State Park is a 936-acre ecological and recreational treasure located along the coast in Madison. With more than three million visitors each year, it is the most-visited park in the...
Arizona’s Desert Wetlands are Vital to Birds on the Move
The deserts of the American Southwest are a hotspot for a diversity of birds found nowhere else in the United States. Gambel’s Quail, Gila Woodpecker, and many more rely on habitats that most think...