Policy & Advocacy

A Cerulean Warbler perches on a lichen-covered tree.

Protecting the Roadless Rule Safeguards More Than Just Forests

September 10, 2025 — Why preserving more than two decades of conservation is sound policy

The World Can’t Wait: Climate Targets Must Match the Urgency of the Moment

September 09, 2025 — As nations prepare their 2035 commitments, ̽��ѡ urges bold, science-aligned actions to protect our planet for birds, people and our communities

Sounds of the Arctic: Tuning in to a Changing Acoustic Landscape

August 27, 2025 — Natural soundscapes are vital ecological resources—what happens when they are drowned out?

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American Goldfinches, male and female, eat seeds from Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower). Photo: Evan Barrientos/̽��ѡ

Legislative Recap: Native Plants Progress, Clean Energy Regression

August 06, 2025 — The inside scoop on what the NC General Assembly session means for birds.

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Looking Ahead: Advancing Habitat and Climate Progress After the Budget Bill

August 01, 2025 — ̽��ѡ maintains its unyielding commitment to supporting federal policy that benefits birds, people and the places they call home

Congress’ Budget Bill Presents Setbacks for Habitat Conservation and Climate, While Preserving Agricultural Funding, Dropping Public Lands Sales

August 01, 2025 — ̽��ѡ assesses how the newly passed budget reconciliation bill affects birds and communities

Why Protecting Alaska’s Western Arctic Matters Now More Than Ever

July 30, 2025 — Nearly 20,000 ̽��ѡ supporters urged the Department of the Interior to uphold a 2024 rule that protects critical Arctic lands that are not just stunning but essential for biodiversity, climate stability, and cultural survival.

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