Carolina Wren. Photo: Michael Warren/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards

Policy and Advocacy in North Carolina

We are the voice for birds in North Carolina

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ North Carolina is the voice for birds at the NC General Assembly and across the state. For decades, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ has been improving conditions for migratory birds on the Atlantic Flyway, mobilizing our chapter network to advocate for things like native plants, and protecting the most important places for birds.

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ proudly seeks science-based, durable policy solutions that are developed in collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders that include other conservation organizations, landowners, farmers, and community-based organizations. We work with members of both parties to promote the protection of birds, the conservation of our state's biodiversity, and the right of all communities to live in a healthier world.

2025-26 State Policy Priorities
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ NC's 2025 Policy Agenda
Mallard taking flight from the water. Photo: Robert Cook/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ NC's 2025 Policy Agenda

From conservation funding to wetlands protections to urban forestry, here are our top policy priorities for birds this year.

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Meet the Team
Headshot of Zach Wallace

Zach Wallace

Policy Director

Dana Sargent

Community Building Director

Brittany Salmons

Communications Associate

Ben Graham

Senior Communications Manager, Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic

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Latest Policy and Advocacy News
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ members standing outside the Legislative Building on Advocacy Day. Photo: Caitlin O'Hara
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Members Speak Up for Birds at Advocacy Day
June 06, 2024 — More than 80 members from across the state met with their lawmakers to advocate for family land protections, wetlands, and conservation funding.
Purple Martin flying with an insect in its beak.
New Hope Bird Alliance to Kick-off Year of the Aerial Insectivore
May 09, 2024 — A ribbon cutting is scheduled for May 11 to celebrate these high-flying, insect eating birds, and highlight the threats they face.
State Proposal Highlights Threats Facing Three NC Bird Species
April 11, 2024 — Black Skimmers, Rusty Blackbirds, Swallow-tailed Kites proposed for threatened and special concern list.
Mallard flying above a marsh
Executive Order to Restore and Protect NC’s Natural and Working Lands
February 15, 2024 — An executive order announced this week aims to conserve and restore 2 million acres of forests and wetlands in North Carolina and plant 1 million new trees in urban areas by 2040.
Cerulean Warbler perched on a tree branch
Expansion of Eastern NC Refuge Would Bring Critical Bird Habitat into Conservation
January 24, 2024 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and our members backed the proposed expansion of a refuge that supports the highest density of nesting birds in our state.