In war-torn Iran, air pollution from burning oil depots and bombed buildings unleashes invisible health threats
The damage from military attacks on cities can fill the air with pollutants that harm the lungs and stress the heart.
An Unexpected Meeting Made Possible by Bird Banding
Banding is a critically important tool scientists use in bird conservation. Through the U.S. Geological Survey Bird Banding Laboratory program, biologists gain valuable insights into birds’ natural...
An Unexpected Meeting Made Possible by Bird Banding
Banding is a critically important tool scientists use in bird conservation. Through banding programs (like those run by the U.S. Geological Survey Bird Banding Laboratory) biologists gain valuable...
The 2026 Salton Sea Leadership Program Is Underway!
Between January and March, these passionate conservationists explore the Salton Sea and the surrounding desert through immersive classroom presentations, hands-on field trips, and tackle local...
The 2026 Salton Sea Leadership Program Is Underway!
Between January and March, these passionate conservationists explore the Salton Sea and the surrounding desert through immersive classroom presentations, hands-on field trips, and tackle local...
New Mexico Legislative Session Ends with Significant Investments in Rivers and Habitat
New Mexico’s 2026 legislative session ended on February 19, 2026. In New Mexico, even years like this one are short 30-day sessions that focus primarily on the budget rather than on large policy...
New Mexico Legislative Session Ends with Significant Investments in Rivers and Habitat
New Mexico’s 2026 legislative session ended on February 19, 2026. In New Mexico, even years like this one are short 30-day sessions that focus primarily on the budget rather than on large policy...
Permitting for Stream Restoration under Regulation 87
On February 9, Colorado’s Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) approved Regulation 87, establishing the state’s new program for permitting impacts to state waters. This concludes...
Permitting for Stream Restoration under Regulation 87
On February 9, Colorado’s Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) approved Regulation 87, establishing the state’s new program for permitting impacts to state waters. This concludes...
Announcing the Great Plains’ Bird of the Year: the Western Meadowlark
This year, we launched the Audubon Great Plains’ Bird of the Year contest to celebrate the many amazing bird species found in our region. We narrowed down to ten species nominees and shared them on...
Announcing the Great Plains’ Bird of the Year: the Western Meadowlark
This year, we launched the Audubon Great Plains’ Bird of the Year contest to celebrate the many amazing bird species found in our region. We narrowed down to ten species nominees and shared them on...
A Neighborhood for Birds: How Prairie Dogs Help Shape the Sky Above
Within the rolling shortgrass prairies of central North America resides a vitally important mammal tasked with many roles. Sure, the American bison is our national mammal and a mascot of the Dakotas...