| Clean energy is key to reducing carbon pollution and protecting bird species from climate change, but projects must minimize wildlife impacts. Recent changes to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) incidental take permitting process will help avoid conflicts between eagles and clean energy projects across the U.S. The rule establishes a new general permit under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act where wind energy and transmission operators reduce risks to birds by committing to conservation measures and monitoring bird populations at their sites. Read more |
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| Good news! Earlier this week, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act—a bipartisan bill that would reauthorize and enhance the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA). Since 2002, the NMBCA grant program has funded more than 700 projects in 35 countries, conserving 350 species. The legislation advanced this week would strengthen this program at a time when our nation’s migratory bird populations are in significant decline. Nearly 18,000 Audubon advocates like you have taken action, urging their members of Congress to support this critical legislation. Thank you! Read more and take action |
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