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

ĢAv Welcomes Senate Passage of Bird-Free Defense Authorization Bill
August 01, 2018 — Now that the House and Senate have voted on legislation free of harmful riders that would have undermined the Endangered Species Act, the bill heads to the White House for signature.
ĢAv: The Sage-Grouse Is Not a Threat to America’s Military
July 26, 2018 — The Greater Sage-Grouse dodges another bullet after Congress comes to its senses and removes harmful environmental riders from the National Defense Authorization Act.
ĢAv Arizona Partners with Three Breweries to Release First Co-Branded Beer
July 23, 2018 — The Rain Crow IPA celebrates the Colorado River and the need to protect it for people, birds, and beer
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ĢAv Says Carbon Pricing Bill Is A “Refreshingly Bold Move”
July 19, 2018 — MARKET CHOICE Act is the first major federal climate legislation led by a Republican in a decade.
ĢAv Joins New Mexico Municipalities in Water Releases to Recharge Vital Habitat Along the Rio Grande
July 17, 2018 — In historic partnership, three Middle Rio Grande Municipalities agree to water releases to save critical areas along the Rio Grande during extreme drought.
U.S. House Passes Harmful Fisheries Bill
July 11, 2018 — ĢAv urges Senate to reject bill that would have lasting impact on seabirds
ĢAv Mourns the Passing of Conservation Hero Nathaniel Pryor Reed
July 11, 2018
Governor Mead Proclaims 2018 as Wyoming Year of the Bird
July 09, 2018 — The Cowboy State joins ĢAv in celebrating birds and the places they need.
ĢAv Prepares for Long Road Ahead of Cleaning Up Pruitt’s Messes
July 05, 2018 — Scott Pruitt’s tenure was full of corruption and pollution. Now that he’s gone, the people and birds of the United States deserve a trustworthy EPA Administrator.
ĢAv Statement on Draft Legislation to Amend Endangered Species Act
July 03, 2018 — Today’s threats to wildlife must be met with more resources and bipartisan solutions
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New UN Report Affirms Importance of Land-Use Initiatives in Fighting Climate Change
August 08, 2019 — Report affirms importance of programs like ĢAv’s Conservation Ranching Initiative and findings of recent report on fate of birds in America’s grasslands.
New Report Finds Increased Oil and Gas Leasing and Drilling in Priority Sage-Grouse Habitat
August 02, 2019 — Despite a formal directive to keep leasing, drilling outside sage-grouse habitat, federal agencies have pushed to develop in priority habitat.
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“A Grave Setback:” US Forest Service Releases Weak Versions of Sagebrush Conservation Plans
August 02, 2019 — Forest Service lands that include important habitat for Greater Sage-Grouse and 350 other species of wildlife now at increased risk of further development.
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ĢAv, Other Groups Can Continue Lawsuit against the Federal Government to Protect Birds, Federal Judge Rules
August 01, 2019 — A federal court greenlights a joint lawsuit to defend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act despite the administration’s efforts to hand industry a blank check for bird deaths.
EPA Withdraws Key Mining Restrictions for Alaska's Bristol Bay Area
July 31, 2019
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Birds in Focus brings together birds and photography
July 30, 2019 — ĢAv is partnering with Canon and Best Buy for free bird photography event at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
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ĢAv Urges Support for Bill to Restore Great Lakes
July 26, 2019 — The bipartisan legislation would help improve water quality and bird habitat.
Nada Culver Joins ĢAv to Lead Public Lands Conservation Work
July 22, 2019
Bipartisan Legislation is an “Ounce of Prevention” Against Wildlife Extinction
July 12, 2019 — ĢAv urges passage of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act.
2019 ĢAv Photography Awards Marks 10th Year of Exquisite Bird Photography
July 11, 2019 — Introducing two new prizes this year, ĢAv celebrates more winners than ever before.