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Governor signs our anti-poaching bill

geese In a big win for California birds and wildlife, Governor Schwarzenegger has signed Assembly Bill 708, which creates tough penalties for poaching. Big thanks to out to all of you who helped make this happen.

Results from our Yellow-billed Magpie Survey

magpieMore than 1,800 birds were observed in 18 counties in Audubon California’s first Yellow-billed Magpie survey. Thanks to all that participated.

Explore California’s Important Bird Areas

Summer TanagerAudubon California recently completed a major study of the state’s 145 Important Bird Areas, resulting in new maps, site description, and other documentation.

New outreach program highlights benefits of conservation investments

TanagerAudubon California is one of many conservation organizations partnering in Conserving California, a public education program aimed at informing Californians about the many benefits of their essential public investments in California’s land, water and parks. Learn more at the website, www.conservingcalifornia.org.

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Harris honored for Napa-Solano’s innovative program with local vinyards

Snowy Plover, photo by G. Tepke
photo by Rich Pompetti

Cheryl Harris, president of Napa-Solano Audubon, recently received a Real Hero of Napa County Environment Award for her work by the local Red Cross. The award highlight’s Napa-Solano Audubon’s innovative work to restore bird habitat on local vineyards.