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Virginia’s Largest Seabird Colony Relocates to New Temporary Home

May 21, 2020 — ��Ĵ�ý urges Hampton area boaters to give nesting birds the space they need.

��Ĵ�ý Urges Beachgoers to Give Birds Their Space Too

May 08, 2020 — As beaches around the country reopen, protections for nesting birds are delayed due to COVID-19.

Seas & Shores

��Ĵ�ý Elevates Chad Wilsey As Organization’s Next Chief Scientist

May 08, 2020 — Expert on North American birds and climate change tapped to lead ��Ĵ�ý researchers in providing science-based foundation for conservation and policy agendas.

��Ĵ�ý Climate Report Recognized As ‘World Changing’ by Fast Company

April 29, 2020 — Groundbreaking climate personalization tool and cutting-edge data science earn ��Ĵ�ý and Domino Data Lab finalist award in AI and Data category.

Climate Change Is Pushing Bird Boundaries, Community Scientists Confirm

April 27, 2020 — In the first peer-reviewed study of its kind, participants in ��Ĵ�ý’s Climate Watch program helped determine the ongoing impact of climate change to bluebirds and nuthatches.

The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Is a Time for Reflection and Action

April 22, 2020 — Even in the face of enormous challenges, we can do great things to secure a better future for birds and people.

Birds

New Orleans Approves Net-Zero Carbon Standard by 2040

April 15, 2020 — Historic measure commits New Orleans to a zero-carbon energy portfolio by 2050, phasing out fossil fuels.

��Ĵ�ý Hires New Action Fund Leader and Expands Climate Team

April 14, 2020 — Investment signals continued commitment to bipartisan advocacy for birds and people.

Virginia Governor Signs the First Statewide Clean Energy Standard in the Southeast

April 13, 2020 — Gov. Ralph Northam gives the birds and people of Virginia hope for a clean energy future with the Virginia Clean Economy Act.

New Leadership at ��Ĵ�ý Washington and ��Ĵ�ý Great Lakes

April 10, 2020 — Deborah Jensen and Michelle Parker join team of state leaders

State Habitat Restoration Project Breaks Ground at Southern End of Salton Sea

January 13, 2021 — Coalition of conservation and community groups says groundbreaking is positive step towards ending years of inaction at California’s largest lake.

CALIFORNIA

Conservation Groups to EPA: Assault on Law, Science, and Public Voice Will Not Be Tolerated

January 12, 2021 — Federal lawsuit filed to uphold EPA’s Yazoo Pumps veto.

��Ĵ�ý Applauds New Protections for a New England Fish That Seabirds Rely On

January 11, 2021 — NOAA approved a new policy to protect Atlantic herring.

Seas & Shores

��Ĵ�ý: “History—and we–will hold responsible the elected officials who have promoted the assault on our democracy.”

January 06, 2021 — A statement from David Yarnold, president and CEO of the ��Ĵ�ý.

Unprecedented Rollback of Bird Protections Cemented in Administration’s Final Days

January 05, 2021 — Finalized bird-killer policy sidesteps the courts in a clear attempt to hamstring incoming administration from being able to protect birds.

��Ĵ�ý California: Padilla a Voice for “Strong, Sensible” Conservation Policy Solutions

December 22, 2020 — Calif. Secretary of State Alex Padilla tapped to replace VP-Elect Kamala Harris

CALIFORNIA

With Omnibus Legislation, Congress Takes Strong Action on Greenhouse Gases

December 21, 2020 — The American Innovation and Manufacturing Act is “one of the strongest actions that Congress has taken to directly address climate change.”