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Two Lesser Yellowlegs wade and splash in shallow blue water.
President Signs Bipartisan ACE Act into Law, Supporting Wetlands and Bird Conservation
January 06, 2025 — Legislation reauthorizes habitat conservation funding for several programs
A Golden-cheeked Warbler perched on a branch.
New Fund Promises Billions of Dollars for Global Conservation
December 20, 2024 — Congress establishes U.S. Foundation for International Conservation to bridge financial gap for communities, tribes and others working to ensure healthy lands and waters
A woodpecker holding something in its beak clings to a hole in a cactus.
Ä¢¹½Av Praises Rep. Grijalva’s Leadership and Accomplishments as He Steps Down as Natural Resources Ranking Member
December 04, 2024 — Arizona Congressman has served as a conservation champion during his tenure.
A Piping Plover in flight, about to land in shallow water on a beach.
Congress Passes Bill to Protect Nearly 300,000 Acres of Wetlands and Beaches
November 20, 2024 — The BEACH Act updates and expands a protected system of coastal land that buffers people and birds from flooding.
A male Greater Sage-Grouse stands in a grassy field with his head lifted, puffing his chest out.
Organizations Optimistic about Final Plan to Protect Sage-Grouse Habitat, Call for Work to Begin 
November 08, 2024 — BLM plan aims to stanch steep decline of iconic bird 
The Americas Flyways Initiative to begin implementation in January 2025
November 01, 2024 — The opportunity for transformational change to mobilize financing for biodiversity stands out at COP16.
Closeup of an American Goldfinch standing on the red ledge of a bird feeder.
Bird Buddy Partners with the Ä¢¹½Av to Elevate Bird Conservation Efforts
October 24, 2024 — The new collaboration aims to amplify awareness and action around bird conservation.
Proposed Legislation Would Support Bird Conservation and Partnerships in Cities and Towns
October 12, 2024 — The Urban Bird Treaty Act will support habitat conservation, hazard reduction, and community engagement.
A meadowlark perches on a jagged piece of wood in front of a blue sky.
Bills Introduced in the House will Help Bend the Bird Curve
October 11, 2024 — The Migratory Bird Protection Act and the Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act will help strengthen conservation efforts for birds in decline.
A Black-necked Stilt wades in shallow water, mirrored by its reflection.
House Passes Three Bills to Protect Coasts and Great Salt Lake from a Changing Climate
September 25, 2024 — The legislation will buffer both people and birds from the effects of drought, storms, and sea-level rise.
A Long-billed Curlew makes a splash in shallow water.
New Study Reveals Where Conservation Can Deliver for Birds, Communities, and Climate
September 16, 2025 — Ä¢¹½Av unveils a framework that prioritizes biodiversity, natural climate solutions, and local community engagement in order to protect birds and people.
Two Greater Sage-Grouse stand in a field at dawn.
Changes to Habitat Plans Released for Comment as Greater Sage-grouse Numbers Continue to Decline
September 04, 2025 — Decisions guide management of 50 million acres of range for iconic Western bird
A forest canopy and blue skies.
Santee Cooper and Ä¢¹½Av Announce Agreement on Transmission Line Span Through Beidler Forest
September 02, 2025 — With good faith negotiations, an agreement was reached to move forward.
Flock of seabirds on water
Large Vessels Pose Threat to Migratory Bird Species, Study Finds
August 20, 2025 — Michigan State University researchers and partners have been mapping the overlap between marine traffic and seabird movements to see when ships meet seabirds.
A Mountain Plover in flight.
Brian Nesvik Brings Decades of Hands-On Experience to Lead the Fish and Wildlife Service
August 05, 2025
A male Baltimore Oriole perches on a thin branch with green buds.
Ä¢¹½Av Adds Visionary Environmentalist to Board
July 28, 2025 — Mark Collins brings deep experience in environmental causes to guide Ä¢¹½Av’s work to address the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.
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Ä¢¹½Av Florida and the Jacksonville International Airport Team Up for New Exhibit Highlighting 125 Years of Conservation in the Sunshine State
July 25, 2025 — The exhibit, hosted in the Sky Gallery, will run through December 2025.
Adult Common Loon with wings outstretched, loon chick in foreground
Ä¢¹½Av Upper Mississippi River Receives LCCMR Support for Funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
July 24, 2025
Senate Budget Bill Delivers a Blow to Clean Energy, but Public Lands Sell-Off Averted
July 01, 2025
Black-necked Stilts forage in shallow water.
Shorebirds and Wetlands May be Winners at the Salton Sea, New Ä¢¹½Av CA Report Finds 
June 06, 2025 — New science on the status of birds and habitats at the Salton Sea paints a sustainable path forwardÂ