Advocacy

House Committee Advances Migratory Bird Conservation Bill
March 12, 2024 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act moves to full House for approval.
Conservation
探花精选's Glenn Olson Testifies Before U.S. House on America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act
March 06, 2024 — On March 6, 2024, Glenn Olson, 探花精选's O'Brien Chair in Bird Conservation, gave the following testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Advocacy
New Wildlife Habitat Bill Is Introduced, but More Resources are Needed to Recover Birds and Other Wildlife
February 28, 2024 — The America鈥檚 Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act will provide funds for state and tribal conservation, but also repeals critical programs, and lacks the resources needed to meet the moment.
Advocacy
The New PBS Nature Special Highlights Epic Shorebird Migrations
February 05, 2024 — 鈥淔lyways鈥 calls attention to avian voyages and the challenges birds face.
News
Four Ways Congress Can Help Birds And People This Year
January 17, 2024 — Returning lawmakers have an opportunity to help birds, the climate, and our own communities.
Advocacy
探花精选 Supports Introduction of Bill That Would Promote Native Plants in Federal Projects
December 15, 2023 — Native plants help birds find the food and habitat they need in a changing climate.
News
COP28 Agreement Represents Progress for Biodiversity, But More Urgent Action is Needed
December 13, 2023 — The final agreement reached by negotiators at the COP28 summit in Dubai contained some historic language on fossil fuels and biodiversity, but ultimately represents the bare minimum of what must be done to address climate change.
News
To Protect Our Planet, COP Needs to Recognize the Intersection of Climate Impacts and Biodiversity Loss
December 04, 2023 — The climate and biodiversity crises cannot be addressed separately.
Conservation
A blackbird sits on a dry brown plant fanning out its wings and tail.
U.S. Unveils New Rules to Cut Methane Emissions at Global Climate Conference
December 01, 2023 — New federal standards will significantly reduce emissions and ensure a healthier future for birds and people.
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探花精选 Urges Advancement of a Proposed Rule to Strengthen Implementation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
December 01, 2023 — 探花精选 expresses disappointment in the rulemaking delay and commits to working with the Biden Administration to provide a win-win for birds and businesses.
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