Category Archives: Conservation

Act Now: Congress Voting to Cripple Bird Protection Laws

At a time when more than 500 of our native bird species are threatened with extinction, a host of laws critical to bird conservation are under attack in Congress. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection … Continue reading

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Tell Duke Energy: Stop Killing Birds and the Laws That Protect Them

Duke Energy appears to be the culprit behind the recent spate of attacks on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Duke Energy—the nation’s largest electric utility company—has launched a vendetta against the MBTA after being slapped with a $1 million … Continue reading

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Sign the petition: Tell Congress to stop denying climate science!

Tell Congress to acknowledge that climate change is real and human activity is a significant cause » Tell Congress to stop denying the scientific evidence of climate change » The economy-crushing drought in California — harsh, extreme winters in the … Continue reading

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Say NO to Taxpayer Funded Destruction of Wetland Habitat

Protect Wetlands for Canvasback Ducks Send a message—No public funding for the destruction of wetland habitat>> Despite our best efforts, Congress included a very dangerous loophole in the current Farm Bill that could actually pay farmers—using taxpayer dollars—for draining and … Continue reading

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Audubon Against the ‘Bird Killer Amendment’

Reckless Sneak Attack on America’s Birds Tell your senators to oppose the ”Bird Killer Amendment.” Take Action Everything you need to know about the latest assault on keeping birds alive. Source: Against the ‘Bird Killer Amendment’ | Audubon ACTION ALERT … Continue reading

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Speak Up for 50 Million Acres of Sagebrush Habitat

Greater Sage-Grouse are Depending on You Speak up for greater sage-grouse and 350 other species today>> Good news! Last week people like you spoke up for the imperiled greater sage-grouse against efforts in Congress to weaken the Endangered Species Act, … Continue reading

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Act Now: Protect the Migratory Bird Treaty Act!

One of the oldest environmental laws in our country, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), is coming under attack by Members of Congress. This week, the House of Representatives passed a provision in a bill that would bar the Department … Continue reading

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URGENT ALERT: BIRDS UNDER ATTACK ON NATIONAL DEFENSE BILL!

The House of Representatives has voted to prevent Endangered Species Act (ESA) protection and new conservation plans for the Greater Sage-Grouse, and to prohibit ESA protection for the already listed Lesser Prairie-Chicken.  These votes to harm birds were on the … Continue reading

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Tell CA Fish and Game Commission to list the Tricolored Blackbird

Time is running out for the Tricolored Blackbird. Its Emergency Endangered Species Act protections run out onJune 30. We know this species needs the State’s protection. This year the Act was critical in saving several colonies of nesting birds. Send … Continue reading

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No to new offshore oil drilling

Last week’s oil spill at Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara illustrates just how devastating for birds and habitat this type of pollution can be. Right now, a loophole in state law would permit new offshore oil drilling in some … Continue reading

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Demand clean air for birds and people

Air pollution in the form of greenhouse gas emissions is the leading cause of global warming. Air pollution also poses an immediate threat to public health, as well as the health of our birds and environment. That’s why I’m hoping … Continue reading

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Audubon California News — May 2015

AUDUBON CALIFORNIA NEWS May 2015 Why Keith Hansen cares about global warming Hummingbirds are the reason wildlife artist Keith Hansen cares about global warming. His studio in Bolinas attracts numerous Allen’s Humingbirds and Rufous Hummingbirds. To help protect the birds … Continue reading

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Wind Turbines Being Installed in Sensitive Bird Habitat on Massive Scale

AP: Wind Turbines Being Installed in Sensitive Bird Habitat on Massive Scale   New research supported by American Bird Conservancy (ABC) shows that more than 30,000 wind turbines have been installed in areas critical to the survival of federally-protected birds … Continue reading

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Stop the Drilling in the Arctic

President Obama will drill the Arctic unless we stop him. Statement lead-in: “Allowing oil drilling in the Arctic is a catastrophic mistake. Don’t give Shell final approval to drill the Arctic.” Add your name:   In 2010 President Obama oversaw … Continue reading

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Shut Down America’s Bird Death Traps

Tell U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service you support strengthening the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Pied-billed Grebes and other waterbirds can mistake open oil pits for ponds, resulting in oil-soaked feathers and even death. Shut Down America’s Bird Death Traps Every … Continue reading

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PBS Nature on Greater Sage-Grouse May 20, NMBCA Grants, Duck Stamps

PBS Nature Featuring Greater Sage-Grouse: The Sagebrush Sea Airs May 20 Check out Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s stunning new documentary on Nature about the imperiled Greater Sage-Grouse to be airedMay 20th. Learn about this spectacularly unique species and its sagebrush … Continue reading

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Sign On Letter to End Pipe-Induced Wildlife Mortality on Public Lands

  Please review and consider endorsing the following letter to administration officials asking for further attention to the problem of wildlife mortality caused by open pipes. While some progress has been made by federal agencies to raise awareness and remove … Continue reading

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Help Congress Pass the 2015 Bird-Safe Buildings Act

Did you know that collisions with glass claim the lives of hundreds of millions of birds in the United States each year? Birds that have successfully flown thousands of miles on migration can then die in seconds on a pane … Continue reading

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