ĢAv Announces 2023 ĢAv Photography Awards Winners
June 21, 2023 —
Premiere North American bird photography competition features stunning photos and videos from professionals, amateurs, and young people.
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Statement from ĢAv on Final Debt Ceiling Deal
June 02, 2023
Supreme Court Decision Threatens Waterways that Birds (and People) Need
May 25, 2023 —
The Court’s ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency removes crucial protections for wetlands, limiting the Clean Water Act.
Federal Permitting Reform Can Bolster Our Economy While Protecting Wildlife and Communities
May 17, 2023 —
Congressional reform of federal permitting and review programs presents an important need to balance conservation, community, and the economy.
New EPA Proposal Would be Key to Achieving Climate Goals for Birds and People
May 11, 2023 —
Climate pollution standards would reduce emissions from power plants to slow global temperature rise.
ĢAv's Chief Conservation Officer Appointed to North American Wetlands Conservation Council and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Advisory Group
May 09, 2023 —
Marshall Johnson appointed by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for a three-year term.
ĢAv’s Women in Conservation Luncheon Honors Susanne Durst, Kathleen Finlay, and Laura O’Donohue with Rachel Carson Award
May 05, 2023 —
The 20th annual event focused on New York-based leaders in organic farming and sustainability.
Senate Ignores Science With Vote to End Lesser-Prairie Chicken Protections
May 03, 2023 —
Rescinding the endangered species listing of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken would put the species on a path toward extinction.
Committee Vote Undermines Science and Threatens the Lesser Prairie-Chicken
April 28, 2023 —
A congressional proposal to rescind the endangered species listing of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken would put the species on a path toward extinction.
Congress Must Maintain Historic Climate and Economic Progress
April 20, 2023 —
A plan to raise the nation’s debt ceiling would reverse job-creating tax incentives and jeopardize climate and conservation protections.
ĢAv and Grassroots Carbon Announce First-of-its-Kind Partnership to Reward Landowners for Improving Habitats for Birds while Building Healthy Soils
June 18, 2024 —
This innovative partnership creates new income opportunities for landowners through soil drawdown carbon credits to reward them for regenerative land stewardship practices
ĢAv CA joined Tribal Leaders, Elected Officials, and Residents to Support a Chuckwalla National Monument at DOI Listening Session
June 14, 2024 —
More than 700 supporters attended to urge protection of this unique California desert region for biodiversity, cultural heritage, economic benefits, and more.
Birds Canada Joins the Conserva Aves Initiative
May 23, 2024 —
For more than 60 years, Birds Canada has worked in partnerships to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, protect migratory birds, and strengthen inclusive nature conservation. By joining Conserva Aves, Birds Canada will partner with ĢAv, American Bird Conservancy, BirdLife, and RedLAC to support the scaling up and creation of local protected areas in Latin America and the Caribbean.
ĢAv CA Thanks Secretary Haaland for Visit to Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument
May 21, 2024 —
Coalition urged the protection of region's biodiverse desert land for local communities and future generations
ĢAv Releases Migration Study Done in the Chilkat Valley on Jilkáat Aani
May 10, 2024 —
A new analysis done by the ĢAv Science Division demonstrates how the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Important Bird Area is a major migration passage.
ĢAv Denounces Congressional Action to Undo BLM Rule Elevating Conservation on Public Lands
April 29, 2024 —
“This legislation is an end-run around how westerners themselves would like to see these lands managed.”
ĢAv Hails Rule Creating Climate Resiliency, Balancing Development with Conservation on Federal Lands
April 16, 2024 —
“Today’s rule finally restores balance to the stewardship of America’s iconic public lands.”
Effort to Proclaim Chuckwalla National Monument Accelerates with Announcement of Bicameral Legislation
April 16, 2024 —
ĢAv and broad coalition of Tribal, community and conservation organizations call for protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert
Effort to Proclaim Chuckwalla National Monument Accelerates with Announcement of Bicameral Legislation
April 16, 2024 —
ĢAv and broad coalition of Tribal, community and conservation organizations call for protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert
ĢAv Hails Administration Move to Strengthen Protections for 13 Million Acres of America’s Arctic
April 11, 2024 —
New rule protects so-called “Special Areas” for wildlife and cultural resources.
