Bird and Conservation News

Sixteen Years Later, Gulf Birds are Still Recovering from Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
April 20, 2026 — Restoration is addressing damage to threatened and endangered species—but sustained commitment is critical to protect hard-won gains.
Coasts and Oceans
This Earth Day, Hope Soars Through Collective Action
April 03, 2026 — With optimism and long-term commitment, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ brings people together across the Americas to protect birds and the places we all need.
Climate
Healthy Illinois Wetlands Support a Healthier Mississippi River
April 03, 2026 — Restoring wetlands can curb flooding, safeguard drinking water, and protect essential habitat for birds and river communities.
Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡Â Welcomes Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Cooperative Watershed Management 
April 02, 2026 — Reauthorization would advance western water security, restore habitat, and support local jobs.
Western Water
Protections for Birds Worldwide Advanced by Successful COP15
April 01, 2026 — Leaders and experts from across the hemisphere meet to chart a course for improved habitat and species management.
Policy & Advocacy
Blackpoll Warbler sitting on a branch.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Applauds Canada’s Commitment to Protect Nature
April 01, 2026 — Prime Minister Carney launches multi-billion-dollar strategy to protect Canada’s natural environment.
Canada
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Events Marking Earth Day 2026
March 27, 2026 — Centers, state offices, and chapters across the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ network are marking Earth Day on and around April 22.
News
Flock of Hudsonian Godwit flying across sunset
Protecting Birds on the Move in Canada
March 26, 2026 — Indigenous-led conservation initiatives will protect vital lands and waters.
Canada
Growing Bird-Friendly Grasslands
March 26, 2026 — The Farm Bill helped ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Conservation Ranching program take flight. Now it’s helping it soar.
Conservation Ranching
A bird sits on a tree branch looking to the left of the frame
Volunteers are Providing the Data Needed to Manage Florida’s Endemic Bird
March 23, 2026 — Jay Watch is a model of community science that guides habitat management and fosters advocates for a threatened species.
Community Science at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡