Bird and Conservation News

A phalarope floats on water in the background more similar birds.
Birders and Scientists Unite for a Celebration of Saline Lakes Across the Hemisphere
August 25, 2025 — Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua sheds light on the state of saline lakes and partners' conservation efforts
Western Water News
A pile of rubble and a destroyed house at night.
Rethinking Disaster Response for a More Resilient Future
August 15, 2025 — FEMA reforms must take a smarter, fairer approach that includes nature-based solutions.
Coasts and Oceans
A colorful mural of birds and flowers painted on a garden shed.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak and American Tree Sparrow by Farid Hadechini
August 15, 2025 — Location: Citizens for a Better Community Garden, 742 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Mural Project
A colorful mural of birds and flowers painted on a garden shed.
Baltimore Oriole by Marthalicia Matarrita
August 15, 2025 — Location: St. Nicholas Miracle Garden, 330 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10027
The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Mural Project
Rio Grande near Central Avenue
The River is Drying in Albuquerque, New Mexico
August 06, 2025 — Notes from the Rio Grande
Western Water
Two Atlantic Puffins facing one another.
A Century of Seabird Protection on the Lower North Shore!
August 05, 2025 — Bird sanctuaries in Quebec celebrate a milestone.
Boreal Forests
Looking Ahead: Advancing Habitat and Climate Progress After the Budget Bill
August 01, 2025 — ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ maintains its unyielding commitment to supporting federal policy that benefits birds, people and the places they call home
Policy & Advocacy
Congress’ Budget Bill Presents Setbacks for Habitat Conservation and Climate, While Preserving Agricultural Funding, Dropping Public Lands Sales
August 01, 2025 — ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ assesses how the newly passed budget reconciliation bill affects birds and communities
Policy & Advocacy