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A Piping Plover in flight, about to land in shallow water on a beach.
Congress Passes Bill to Protect Nearly 300,000 Acres of Wetlands and Beaches
November 20, 2024 — The BEACH Act updates and expands a protected system of coastal land that buffers people and birds from flooding.
A male Greater Sage-Grouse stands in a grassy field with his head lifted, puffing his chest out.
Organizations Optimistic about Final Plan to Protect Sage-Grouse Habitat, Call for Work to Begin 
November 08, 2024 — BLM plan aims to stanch steep decline of iconic bird 
News
The Americas Flyways Initiative to begin implementation in January 2025
November 01, 2024 — The opportunity for transformational change to mobilize financing for biodiversity stands out at COP16.
Conservation
Closeup of an American Goldfinch standing on the red ledge of a bird feeder.
Bird Buddy Partners with the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ to Elevate Bird Conservation Efforts
October 24, 2024 — The new collaboration aims to amplify awareness and action around bird conservation.
News
Proposed Legislation Would Support Bird Conservation and Partnerships in Cities and Towns
October 12, 2024 — The Urban Bird Treaty Act will support habitat conservation, hazard reduction, and community engagement.
Conservation
A meadowlark perches on a jagged piece of wood in front of a blue sky.
Bills Introduced in the House will Help Bend the Bird Curve
October 11, 2024 — The Migratory Bird Protection Act and the Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act will help strengthen conservation efforts for birds in decline.
Conservation
A Black-necked Stilt wades in shallow water, mirrored by its reflection.
House Passes Three Bills to Protect Coasts and Great Salt Lake from a Changing Climate
September 25, 2024 — The legislation will buffer both people and birds from the effects of drought, storms, and sea-level rise.
Utah Lake flows into Jordan River
10,000 Acre-Feet of Water to Benefit Great Salt Lake, Jordan River, Birds, Habitats and Communities
September 17, 2024 — Partners Work Together to Bring New Water Flows
Western Water News
Revised Plan Provides a Framework to Balance Solar Development and Conservation on Public Lands
August 29, 2024 — The Bureau of Land Management’s revised Western Solar Plan offers clearer guidelines for responsible solar siting.
Renewable Energy
Senator Blumenthal Announces Wetlands Restoration Funding for Hammonasset Beach State Park
August 14, 2024 — The senator will join ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Connecticut, Connecticut DEEP, and NOAA in announcing a major funding initiative for the park.
Climate
Senate Budget Bill Delivers a Blow to Clean Energy, but Public Lands Sell-Off Averted
July 01, 2025
Policy
Black-necked Stilts forage in shallow water.
Shorebirds and Wetlands May be Winners at the Salton Sea, New ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ CA Report Finds 
June 06, 2025 — New science on the status of birds and habitats at the Salton Sea paints a sustainable path forward 
CALIFORNIA
Three Tundra Swans fly over a lake
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Taps Global Climate Leader to Drive Bold Policy Agenda
June 02, 2025 — Chris Dragisic to lead ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s ambitious policy agenda to drive innovative conservation solutions across the hemisphere
Landmark BirdReturns Partnership Celebrates 10 years of Creating Habitat for Central Valley Birds
May 29, 2025 — Comprised of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California, The Nature Conservancy and Point Blue Conservation Science, BirdReturns has provided over 180,000 acres of much-needed habitat through partnerships with wetland managers and farmers.
CALIFORNIA
Small shorebirds forage in shallow water.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California Project Receives $5.2m for Salton Sea Restoration
May 23, 2025 — Wildlife Conservation Board Grant will help fund work at Bombay Beach Wetlands
CALIFORNIA Western Water News
Snowy Plover at the Salton Sea Shore
State Inaugurates Water Flows into Salton Sea Restoration Project
May 22, 2025
New Legislation Offers Vital Support for Habitat Conservation in Cities and Towns
May 09, 2025 — Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act will spur investments in efforts to support America’s birds
Policy
Gov. Wes Moore signs Ecological Restoration Bill
May 07, 2025
MID-ATLANTIC
Golondrinas comunes.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Board Welcomes New Directors to Guide Hemispheric Efforts to Reverse Alarming Decline of Birds
May 02, 2025 — New directors bring global expertise in science and community-building to contribute to ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s practical and nonpartisan work across the Americas to protect birds, the planet, and each other.
People with binoculars outside on gravel
The Utqiaġvik Migratory Bird Festival Is Coming Back for a Third Year
May 01, 2025 — The 2025 celebration of all the amazing migratory, Arctic-breeding birds in the area is set for June 12 to 15 at Fred Ipalook Elementary School.
ALASKA