̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Advocacy

Supporting conservation through policy victories.

Expertise and Credibility

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is a respected and influential voice on public policy issues, from town halls to the U.S. Capitol. We have the power to convene diverse stakeholders to solve even the toughest problems—like energy planning. The balanced approach to energy exploration and extraction siting we spearheaded in sagebrush country has protected 15 million acres and is expanding to protect millions more. We used the same balanced approach to advance new federal guidelines for wind energy that will keep clean energy truly green by steering development away from critical habitat. 

A Network of Influentials and Activists

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s members are four times as likely to be opinion leaders, with interest and involvement in policy issues. Thousands take action as ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Activists. We mobilize this formidable force through communications outreach and Chapter-based grassroots training. It is how we bring the full power of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ to bear on behalf of legislation addressing issues such as bird conservation, ecosystem restoration, and clean air and water. And as we further align and strengthen our network, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ will become an even more powerful advocate for birds and the environment. 

The Voice for Birds 

From clean air and water to support for the nation’s iconic national parks and national wildlife refuges, many of the same issues that touch people also touch birds. In addition, protections for birds conferred by such milestone legislation as the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act and the Endangered Species Act have long-term implications for people along with more immediate impact on birds. By safeguarding our great natural heritage, we protect our nation’s distinctive ways of life, from the Mississippi Delta to the high plains of Wyoming. That’s why ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s policy team works tirelessly on behalf of a healthy environment, rich in biodiversity. Now the sharper focus and clear goals in our strategic plan will amplify our voice for birds and people alike.

Policy and Advocacy
Be an Advocate for Birds

Lawmakers care about your views and opinions. As a constituent, you have the ability to convey your concerns about issues affecting birds, wildlife, and their habitats—and be heard like no lobbyist here in Washington, D.C. The only way we'll be successful in our conservation efforts is with your help.

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How to Be an Effective Advocate in Less Than Five Minutes
How to Be an Effective Advocate in Less Than Five Minutes

So you’ve made a decision to do more to protect birds, other wildlife, and our shared environment—now what?  ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Government Affairs...

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act
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Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act

Each spring, millions of birds travel thousands of miles from Latin America and the Caribbean to their breeding grounds as far north as the Arctic...

Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels
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Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels

The Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, or ACAP, is a legally binding international agreement promoting the conservation of...

Our Policy Leadership At Work
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Takes Minnesota and Wisconsin Policy Makers on Tour of Upper Mississippi
June 08, 2023 — Remaining river floodplain forests provide biodiversity, flood mitigation.
Bundles of cut willow saplings lie on the bank of a montane stream.
Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation – Part 2
March 14, 2023 — What you need to know from our legislator-focused webinar.
A river flows through a montane forest.
Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation—Part 1
February 07, 2023 — What you need to know from our February 2023 legislator webinar.
Colorado River runs through a dry landscape.
Important Things Ahead for Colorado Water Policy in 2023
January 20, 2023 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ supports proactive water resilience strategies for 2023 Colorado legislation.
Sandhill Cranes walk in a lake at sunset.
Meeting the Moment for Bird and River Conservation
September 26, 2022 — Colorado Water Plan public comment period closes September 30.
Un río fluye a través de un cañón mientras una garza vuela.
Nuevo Plan Para Agua: Trazando el Futuro Resiliente al Agua de Colorado para Aves y Personas
August 03, 2022 — Explicación de la actualización del Plan Para Agua de Colorado y próximo compromiso de ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡.
A river flows through a canyon.
New Water Plan: Charting Colorado's Water-resilient Future for Birds and People
July 25, 2022 — Colorado Water Plan Update Explainer and Coming ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Engagement
Yellow-breasted Chat singing in flowering chokecherry branch.
Help Shape Colorado’s Water Planning Process
June 27, 2022 — Public comment for the Colorado Water Plan update begins June 30, 2022.
Yellow Warbler perched on a branch.
Highlights from the 2022 Colorado Legislative Session
June 08, 2022 — Learn about new laws that will help pollinators, rivers, watersheds, and wildlife.
Yellow-breasted Chat perched in flowering chokecherry branch.
A Confluence of Funding for Water, Watersheds, and Capacity
June 01, 2022 — Learn about beneficial bills passed during the 2022 Colorado legislative session.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Advocacy in the Arctic
The Arctic Ocean: A Future in Peril
The Arctic Ocean: A Future in Peril

As the polar ice melts, gas and oil exploration companies push drilling activities further into this critical wildlife habitat