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

ĢAv President Reacts to Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler, “I hope he remembers who he works for…our children and grandchildren.”
February 28, 2019 — Americans understand that the changing climate is a threat and they want government to do more.
Leaders in International Entrepreneurship, Statewide Tourism Join National Board of Directors at ĢAv
February 22, 2019 — Two new directors bring global and local expertise and commitment to conservation to leading nonprofit.
ĢAv Washington Urges Lawmakers to Make History as Clean Energy Legislation Comes to Floor Vote
February 22, 2019 — UPDATE: 100 percent clean electricity legislation passes state Senate 28-19, awaits floor vote in House.
Victory for Birds, Parks and Taxpayers: ĢAv Fought for Land and Water Conservation Fund
February 12, 2019 — UPDATED: Bipartisan Legislation Passes the House, Goes to President for Signature.
ĢAv Announces Comprehensive Gulf Restoration Plan
February 12, 2019 — ĢAv recommends an investment of more than $1.7 billion in restoration and conservation from south Texas to Florida Keys.
New Legislation Restores Protections for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
February 11, 2019 — ĢAv Urges Congress to Prevent Oil and Gas Exploration and Drilling in the Arctic Refuge
2019 ĢAv Gala Honors Johnny Morris & Family, J. Drew Lanham, Ph.D. with Highest Conservation Awards
February 08, 2019 — Annual event raises record-breaking $2.5M for birds & conservation.
ĢAv Reacts to Nomination of David Bernhardt as Secretary of the Interior
February 05, 2019 — Calls for a return to agency’s core values.
ĢAv Opposes Loss of Important Bird Habitat Because of Border Wall
February 04, 2019 — Birds tell us about the health of every landscape.
Historic Agreement Reached in Arizona to Avert Devastating Water Shortages in the West: ĢAv says “critical step in protecting 36 million people and 400 species of birds”
January 31, 2019 — ‘Water is not infinite—but we’ve been treating Colorado River water like it is for decades…’
Western Water News
New Legislation Taps into Coasts’ Potential to Store Carbon Pollution
January 13, 2020 — ĢAv supports the introduction of the Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act.
Seas & Shores
Enter the 2020 ĢAv Photography Awards, North America’s Premier Bird Photo Contest
January 13, 2020 — Submissions for the renowned photography competition are now open until April 6, 2020.
ĢAv California Calls on Congress to Pass New Bird Protection Bill
January 08, 2020 — Bird Emergency Requires Urgent Action
CALIFORNIA
ĢAv New York Statement on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State Address
January 08, 2020 — The proposed Restore Mother Nature bond act would provide funding to restore our streams, wetlands, and coasts and support the wildlife that depends on them.
NEW YORK
ĢAv: Congress Must Pass New Bird Protection Bill
January 08, 2020 — Our bird emergency requires urgent action.
ĢAv Clean Energy Director Named Board Chair of American Wind and Wildlife Institute
January 07, 2020
Court’s Decision to Uphold Marine National Monument is a Win for Seabirds
December 30, 2019 — A federal appeals court sides with ĢAv and partners to dismiss legal challenge by commercial fishing interests.
Conservation Groups Intervene to Defend Sage-Grouse Rules Opposed by Trump Administration
December 20, 2019 — The ĢAv, The Wilderness Society and Democracy Forward Submit New Legal Filing to Defend Crucial Cons
Clean Energy Standard Legislation in Virginia “Shows Growing Demand” for Climate Solutions Nationwide
December 19, 2019 — ĢAv celebrates bill to decarbonize Virginia’s electric grid and set a 100% clean energy target as meaningful step toward reducing harmful emissions.
ĢAv Analysis: FY 2020 Spending Package Includes Key Wins for Bird Habitat But Misses Chance to Act on Climate
December 18, 2019