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National Audubon Society
Newsletter | March 2023
Brant in the Teshekpuk Lake Special Area.
Willow Opponents Hope Court Battles Will Halt Massive Oil Project
Last week, the Department of the Interior approved the massive Willow oil project in Alaska's western Arctic. One of the approved drilling sites is within the Teshekpuk Lake Special Area, a globally important wetland habitat that has been protected for decades due to its ecological importance. Environmental groups are seeking an injunction to block work while lawsuits challenging the project are pending. Learn more
Brant in the Teshekpuk Lake Special Area.
All-American Canal and farms in California.
Who Gets Harmed As the Colorado River Changes?
The laws, treaties, and regulations that apply to the Colorado River Basin are notoriously complex and difficult to change. But while some water rights holders will see compensation for not using their water, the third-party impacts of reducing water uses in the Colorado River will be enormous and Audubon is deeply concerned about all of us who rely on the Colorado River. In recognition of World Water Day, learn more about who will be affected by the looming water crisis in the Colorado River Basin. Keep reading
All-American Canal and farms in California.
Wearing protective gear, rangers clear seabird flu victims at an important U.K. breeding colony.
The Bird Flu 411
The now-global strain of avian flu seems to be getting worse. As birds return from their migratory journeys this spring, scientists will be looking at whether the virus has changed genetically over the winter in ways that make it more or less dangerous. Learn about the outbreak’s history, scientists’ long-term concerns, and more. Read on
Wearing protective gear, rangers clear seabird flu victims at an important U.K. breeding colony.
Upcoming Events
  • Virtual Crane Tour
    Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary
    Monday, March 27, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. MT / 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Making Bird Connections
    Hog Island Audubon Camp
    Thursday, April 6, 2023 – 4:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. MT / 7:30 p.m. ET
Audubon in Action
American Goldfinch on cup plant.
An Open Letter from the CEO on Audubon's Name
The National Audubon Society's Board of Directors announced last week that it has decided to retain the organization's name after a lengthy process to examine it in light of the personal history of its namesake, John James Audubon. Hear directly from Dr. Elizabeth Gray on why Audubon is keeping its name. Keep reading
American Goldfinch on cup plant.
American Golden-Plover.
Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
New bills have been introduced in Congress that would restore protections to the Arctic Refuge. The legislation would repeal a Congressionally-mandated oil and gas leasing program and designate its Coastal Plain—the biological heart of the Refuge—as Wilderness. Please urge your members of Congress to permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Take action
American Golden-Plover.
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An illustration featuring Plants for Birds.
Put Spring in Your Step with our Plants for Birds Collection
Sport your love of native plants this spring with our Plant for Birds retail collection, featuring a range of designs representing various native plants and the birds that love them. Discover colorful t-shirts, tote bags, mugs and more. Explore the collection
Photos from top: Nature Picture Library/Alamy; Ted Wood/The Water Desk; Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images; Catherine Mullhaupt/Audubon Photography Awards; Mick Thompson
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