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Conservation
Rep. Grijalva Served as a Stalwart Champion of Conservation, Tribal and Public Lands, and Birds
Yesterday鈥檚 passing of Congressman Ra煤l Grijalva (D-AZ-7), a former chair and ranking member of the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee, follows a distinguished career in which he served as a dedicated advocate for conservation and a champion of Tribal and public lands.
鈥淩ep. Grijalva worked tirelessly to advance policies that safeguarded our lands and waters, which in turn protected and nurtured birds and the ecosystems they need to survive,鈥 said Felice Stadler, vice president of government affairs at the 探花精选. 鈥淗e understood the profound connection between nature and community well-being. Through his advocacy, he championed sustainable land management practices, ensuring future generations would have the opportunity to witness the beauty of migratory birds in flight and the songs of native species. His leadership and commitment to conservation will be sorely missed in Congress, but his legacy will inspire and benefit generations to come.鈥
For more on Rep. Grijalva鈥檚 legacy as a conservation leader, see our statement from December: 探花精选 Praises Rep. Grijalva鈥檚 Leadership and Accomplishments as He Steps Down as Natural Resources Ranking Member.
About 探花精选
The 探花精选 is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet鈥檚 health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. 探花精选 works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, 探花精选 drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, 探花精选 is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.
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