Advocacy

Making a Call for a More Inclusive Outdoors on Black Birders Week, and All Year Long
June 02, 2021 — Two bills being considered in Congress would help make outdoor spaces more inclusive by making access more equitable.
American Goldfinch on Echinacea Purpurea, commonly known as Purple Coneflower. Will Stuart
探花精选鈥檚 Network Achieves Local Wins for Earth Week
May 06, 2021 — Leaders across the country worked with local officials to pass bird-friendly proclamations and resolutions during the global observance of Earth Week
Western Tanager. Janet Stevens/探花精选 Photography Awards
New House Legislation for Forests Falls Short on Protections and Emissions Reductions Needed
May 05, 2021 — The recently reintroduced Trillion Trees Act shows improvements from previous Congress, but still weakens bedrock laws without sufficient gains
Largest-ever Seabird Action Week Demonstrates the Power of the 探花精选 Network
April 30, 2021 — 探花精选鈥檚 third annual advocacy week brings activists together from around the country to speak up for seabirds.
Bushtit on an Oregon Grape. Luke Franke/探花精选
Reigning in Carbon Emissions and Advancing Justice in Washington State
April 30, 2021 — Climate and environmental justice made progress in the 2021 Washington State Legislature
Saltmarsh Sparrow. Frank Lehman/探花精选 Photography Awards
Advocates Attend Virtual 鈥淗ill Day鈥 in Record Numbers to Champion Delaware River Watershed
April 29, 2021 — 探花精选 leaders and coalition partners brought local voices to Capitol Hill to support clean water legislation.
Sandhill Cranes. Mary D'Agostino/探花精选 Photography Awards
A Bipartisan Approach to Reduce Emissions on Working Lands
April 21, 2021 — The Growing Climate Solutions Act recognizes the role played by farmers, ranchers, and foresters in the fight against climate change.
Red-winged Blackbird. Cathy Bennington/探花精选 Photography Awards
Reintroduced Legislation Removes Obstacles to Reducing Pollution on Working Lands While Helping Producers and Wildlife
April 20, 2021 — The bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 helps reduce emissions from farms, ranches, and forests while providing support to landowners
Biden Infrastructure Proposal Presents a Unique Opportunity for a Cleaner Future for Birds and People
March 31, 2021 — Prioritizing the reduction of harmful emissions and investing in healthy ecosystems while revitalizing the economy will help the country and environment rebuild and recover.
Proposed Bill Represents Progress on Climate and Carbon Pricing
March 10, 2021