Press Room

Media Contact

If you are a member of the press, you can reach ĢAv Media Relations at media@audubon.org.

ĢAv Hires Boreal Conservation Expert, Expands International Program
June 12, 2019 — Dr. Jeff Wells is named Vice President of Boreal Conservation and will lead ĢAv’s efforts to protect “America’s bird nursery.”
ĢAv Goes to Court to Defend Seabird Winter Home
June 06, 2019 — ĢAv’s Seabird Science was Instrumental in Creating Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument.
Seas & Shores
John James ĢAv Center Opens at Historic Mill Grove
June 05, 2019 — $13 million facility promises “The Nest Big Thing” in art, conservation and education for Greater Philadelphia region.
ĢAv Supports “BEST” Legislation to Hasten Renewable Energy Storage
May 23, 2019 — Climate Change is the Greatest Threat Birds Face, Clean Energy is Key Solution.
ĢAv’s Annual Women in Conservation Luncheon Honors Rose H. Harvey and The Garden Club of America
May 16, 2019 — Female conservation leaders receive coveted Rachel Carson Award for dedication to conserving public parks and preserving bird-friendly native plants.
Big Wins for Clean Energy in Arkansas, South Carolina and Washington
May 09, 2019 — There’s an appetite for climate action — but who expected bird-lovers to lead?
Interior Department Needs a Bird-Friendly Solicitor
April 30, 2019 — ĢAv Asks if Daniel Jorjani Will Protect Wildlife.
Transform Your Yard and Community Into an Oasis for Birds & Insects
April 25, 2019 — ĢAv’s Plants for Birds shows how individuals can help birds adapt to changing habitats with bird-friendly native plants.
Bipartisan Colorado River Drought Plan Signed into Law Averting Potentially Catastrophic Outcomes for People and Birds
April 16, 2019 — ĢAv worked throughout the West to advocate for the Drought Contingency Plan.
Western Water News
ĢAv & Allbirds Launch Imaginative Bird-Inspired Earth Day Shoe Campaign
April 15, 2019 — 114-year-old nonprofit awakens fascination in bird conservation across generations with new partnership.
Federal Court Rules Against Massive Old-Growth Rainforest Logging Plan in Alaska
March 12, 2020 — Decision is a Win for Subsistence Hunters and Families on Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island
Senate Misses Opportunity By Scuttling Energy Package
March 10, 2020
Advocacy
Economic Impacts Analysis Determines Resilient-Renewable Energy Standard is the Best Path Forward for New Orleans
March 09, 2020 — The proposal, submitted by the Energy Future New Orleans coalition, will establish a 100 percent Renewable Energy Standard by 2040 and result in more jobs, greater emissions reductions, and more local investment than alternatives
News
Virginia Becomes Climate Leader in Southeast Passing Historic Clean Economy Act
March 06, 2020 — The 100% clean energy standard legislation gives birds and people of Virginia a “fighting chance against climate change.”
Senate Bill Can Be an Opportunity for Clean Energy for Birds and People
February 27, 2020 — The package of energy bills supports investment in energy innovation, but Congress must make changes to take full advantage of this opportunity for significant progress on climate mitigation
Advocacy
Leaders in Youth, Minority Outreach Join ĢAv’s National Board of Directors
February 27, 2020 — One of the nation’s largest grassroots conservation nonprofits elects new directors to help usher in younger, more diverse wave of members and supporters.
ĢAv Arkansas to Become First 100% Renewable Powered Nonprofit in Arkansas
February 26, 2020 — Little Rock ĢAv Center will launch a Solar Learning Lab to provide community education on clean energy
Climate
ĢAv: New Sage-Grouse Review Plan is “Nothing More Than Window-Dressing”
February 19, 2020 — BLM’s commitment to removing Greater Sage-Grouse protections undermines any claims of meaningfully addressing important court order.
Victory for Birds in Virginia!
February 14, 2020 — Governor Northam sets a new standard for bird conservation.
ĢAv and the Walton Family Foundation Invest in Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
February 13, 2020 — National organizations work with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions to build career opportunities in conservation.