Also in this issue: Choosing a Plan to Save the Greater Sage-Grouse | Earth Day 2024 
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AUDUBON ADVISORY April 2024
Photo of a Black-throated Green Warbler.
Your Actions at Work: House Passes Legislation Supporting Migratory Birds
The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act is a beacon of hope for more than 350 species of migratory birds across the Western Hemisphere. Great news! The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill with a bipartisan vote this week. It is now up to the Senate to act. Read more and take action
Black-throated Green Warbler.
Photo of Western Wyoming's Golden Triangle.
Choosing a Plan to Save the Greater Sage-Grouse
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has unveiled its draft resource management plan amendments for 67 million acres of public lands that are home to the Greater Sage-Grouse. How the BLM manages the sage-grouse’s habitat is very likely to determine the species’ future. Read more
Western Wyoming's Golden Triangle.
Photo of a Hooded Oriole.
New Legislation Would Establish a Global Conservation Fund
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a bill that would establish a U.S.-led foundation that would fund as much as $2 billion to conserve vulnerable habitat around the world over the next decade. Read more
Hooded Oriole.
Photo of a Bald Eagle in flight holding a fish in its talons.
Endangered Species Act Rules Prioritize Science in Conserving Vulnerable Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced new rules reinstating protections under the Endangered Species Act, which the previous administration had removed. At the time of the rollback in 2018, more than 16,700 Audubon advocates spoke out. Read more
Bald Eagle.
News from the Flyways
Impact Updates
Photo of a Scarlet Tanager.
Climate Corner
Good news for forest birds! Audubon has received $2 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to support the Bird-Friendly Maple program. Funding will help expand the program and engage more private landowners to implement sustainable forestry practices that support bird conservation. Healthy forested landscapes can absorb greenhouse gases and naturally store carbon, making forests more resilient while reducing climate risks. Read more
Scarlet Tanager.
Photo of two American Goldfinches on flowering branches.
Earth Day Spotlight
You don’t have to wait until Earth Day to take action for birds! From growing native plants to contacting your elected leaders, Audubon has resources for you to help protect birds and the places they need to survive all year round. Our new Earth Day page features current action alerts, tips on how to support birds in your community through initiatives like Plants for Birds and Lights Out, and nationwide events happening on and around April 22. Get involved
American Goldfinches.
Photos from top: Matthew Pimm/Audubon Photography Awards; Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies; Mick Thompson; Lisa Southwick/Audubon Photography Awards; Russel Smith/Audubon Photography Awards (left); Andy Raupp/Audubon Photography Awards (right)
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