Conservation

Utah’s 2025 Wildlife Plan Embraces Saline Lake Ecosystems
October 16, 2025 — New species, new habitats, and innovative conservation tools center the Great Salt Lake’s unique biodiversity.
Western Water News
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More Water is Key for Helping Great Salt Lake—But What About the Jordan River?
September 25, 2025 — New study aims to understand how increased flows can help the riparian ecosystem function
Western Water News
A Birds-Eye View of New York Climate Week
September 18, 2025 — A Key Climate Convener
Policy & Advocacy
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New Study Reveals Where Conservation Can Deliver for Birds, Communities, and Climate
September 16, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ unveils a framework that prioritizes biodiversity, natural climate solutions, and local community engagement in order to protect birds and people.
The World Can’t Wait: Climate Targets Must Match the Urgency of the Moment
September 09, 2025 — As nations prepare their 2035 commitments, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ urges bold, science-aligned actions to protect our planet for birds, people and our communities
Policy & Advocacy
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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
Looking Ahead: Advancing Habitat and Climate Progress After the Budget Bill
August 01, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ assesses how the newly passed budget reconciliation bill affects birds and communities
Policy & Advocacy
Maier’s Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Farm Recognized as First ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Certified Bird-Friendly Habitat in Minnesota
July 23, 2025 — Cattle are the key for creating grassland bird habitat at central Minnesota farm
Conservation Ranching
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Ranch Network Earns ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Bird-Friendly Land Certification
July 22, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Certified Bird-Friendly Lands boast grazing practices that benefit birds
Conservation Ranching