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Eastern Screech-Owl. Photo: Matt Cuda/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
Big Wins for Birds this Legislative Session in Raleigh
July 31, 2026 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ advocates took more than 2,000 actions for birds this year and mobilized in-person for Advocacy Day. Here’s everything we accomplished together.
NORTH CAROLINA
A Bald Eagle stands on a rocky hillside in the rain.
Conserving Habitat Has Always Been Central to the Endangered Species Act
July 23, 2026 — Understanding recent changes to a longstanding definition is important because of what they could mean for habitat conservation and bird recovery
Building Relationships and Driving Record Postcard Turnout
July 18, 2026 — As stated in ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Flight Plan, public policy and funding have a catalytic effect on protecting bird habitat and addressing climate change.
TEXAS
People standing in front of a federal building
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Flocks to Washington, D.C.
July 14, 2026 — We're grateful as always for the bipartisan commitment of Florida's delegation to this critical work.
FLORIDA
A yellow bird clings to a flower stalk
Property Tax Amendment on November Ballot Poses Immediate and Lasting Threat to Florida’s Environment
July 14, 2026 — Changes to property taxes could have negative impacts on local parks, nature-based infrastructure projects, and more
FLORIDA
A quail in display on a branch
Florida Legislative Session Gives Us the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
July 14, 2026 — We will continue working with elected officials, agency leaders, and conservation partners ahead of the next legislative session to ensure Floridians understand what is at stake.
FLORIDA
Seabirds in flight over a beach
Summer Naturalist 2026 Letters from Julie Wraithmell and Carol Timmis
July 13, 2026 — Read the latest from ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Florida's executive director and board chair.
FLORIDA
Advocating for Birds and Working Lands in a Conservation-Forward Farm Bill
July 10, 2026 — Farmers and ranchers lead ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Washington, DC, Farm Bill Fly-in.
Black Tern habitat in Shiawassee, Michigan.
Michigan’s Budget Includes $2 Million to Conserve Wetlands, Critical for Vulnerable Birds, Communities
July 07, 2026 — FY27 budget includes $2 million for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to acquire and conserve wetlands throughout the state
GREAT LAKES
A Cerulean Warbler perches on a lichen-covered tree.
America's Forests Depend on Private Landowners
July 01, 2026 — As Congress debates a new Farm Bill, forest conservation programs can help landowners protect habitat, improve resilience, and keep working forests intact
VERMONT