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Audubon California is one of the leading voices for birds and conservation in the Golden State, and a resource for members of the media looking for information on topics such as birds, habitat conservation, climate change, wildlife policy, and a variety of related issues. Representatives of our organization appear in the press regularly and are happy to share their expertise.

To speak to an Audubon California expert, contact our Communications Department:

Shineh Rhee
Communications Director
shineh.rhee@audubon.org
 

Press releases

Audubon California reiterates support for Senate Bill 100
Global Warming

Audubon California reiterates support for Senate Bill 100

By Garrison Frost
August 17, 2018 — Legislation will help secure a future for 170 California bird species under threat from climate change.
Trump Administration Plan to Reverse Progress on Car Fuel Standards a Huge Mistake
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Trump Administration Plan to Reverse Progress on Car Fuel Standards a Huge Mistake

By Rachelle House
August 2, 2018 — Transportation is now the greatest source of carbon pollution; rolling back fuel efficiency standards undermines one of the most effective federal policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the U.S.
Bill defending California’s migratory birds passes critical Senate committee vote
Conservation

Bill defending California’s migratory birds passes critical Senate committee vote

By Rachelle House
June 26, 2018 — Assembly Bill 2627 seeks to protect California birds in the face of federal attacks on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
California voters approve Proposition 68
Salton Sea

California voters approve Proposition 68

By Garrison Frost
June 6, 2018 — $4 billion bond measure supported by Audubon will fund programs for safe parks, clean water, natural resources protection, climate change preparedness, and relief for the Salton Sea
Bill defending California’s migratory birds passes critical Assembly Floor vote
Audublog

Bill defending California’s migratory birds passes critical Assembly Floor vote

By Garrison Frost
May 31, 2018 — Assembly Bill 2627 seeks to protects California birds in the face of federal attacks on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Statement from Audubon California following Assembly Committee hearing on the Salton Sea
Salton Sea

Statement from Audubon California following Assembly Committee hearing on the Salton Sea

By Garrison Frost
May 8, 2018 — Members of the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee today grilled state officials on the lack of progress on completing habitat restoration and dust control projects.
Bill defending California’s migratory birds passes key Assembly Committee
Audublog

Bill defending California’s migratory birds passes key Assembly Committee

By Garrison Frost
April 24, 2018 — Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee passes Assembly Bill 2627, which protects California birds in the face of federal rollbacks.
Tricolored Blackbird gets new protections in fight to stave off extinction
Audublog

Tricolored Blackbird gets new protections in fight to stave off extinction

By Garrison Frost
April 19, 2018 — California Fish and Game Commission adds struggling bird to state endangered species list.
California Fish and Game Commission to weigh designating Tricolored Blackbird an endangered species
Tricolored Blackbird

California Fish and Game Commission to weigh designating Tricolored Blackbird an endangered species

April 17, 2018 — Audubon California supports effort to protect rare bird, which has declined 55 percent since 2008.
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Audubon California mourns the passing Nancy McFadden

By Garrison Frost
March 23, 2018 — As top advisor to Gov. Jerry Brown, McFadden helped chart California's recent political renaissance.