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California Condor. Photo: Scott Frier/USFWS

Audubon Receives Grant to Continue Restoration of Unique San Diego County Wetlands
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Audubon Receives Grant to Continue Restoration of Unique San Diego County Wetlands

February 2, 2024 — The community-driven effort brings together local students, indigenous tribes, scientists, and others to protect and improve vital habitat
In 2024, Governor Newsom Continues to Cut Climate Investments
Policy

In 2024, Governor Newsom Continues to Cut Climate Investments

By Samantha Samuelsen

Underscoring Need for a Climate Bond

Intermountain West Shorebird Survey: Preliminary Results Indicate 250,000 Migratory Shorebirds at the Salton Sea
Salton Sea

Intermountain West Shorebird Survey: Preliminary Results Indicate 250,000 Migratory Shorebirds at the Salton Sea

By Alecia Smith

Conservation investments at the Salton Sea must embrace a holistic approach, considering the well-being of all waterbirds, including shorebirds.

Meet Xerónimo Castañeda
Working Lands

Meet Xerónimo Castañeda

Audubon California's new Working Lands Program Director has a long history in conservation and avian biology

Navigating Drought: Understanding Shorebird Impacts Through the Migratory Bird Conservation Partnership's Research
Water

Navigating Drought: Understanding Shorebird Impacts Through the Migratory Bird Conservation Partnership's Research

By Alecia Smith

Drought conditions significantly impact winter landscapes by restricting water availability. In drier years, water restrictions lead to reduced habitat for birds, especially shorebirds.

Twenty Years On, Historic Water Deal Still Fails to Deliver for Salton Sea
Water

Twenty Years On, Historic Water Deal Still Fails to Deliver for Salton Sea

October 5, 2023 — Green heron at the Salton Sea
Audubon Celebrates Legislation to Create New California Desert National Monument
Salton Sea

Audubon Celebrates Legislation to Create New California Desert National Monument

September 25, 2023 — Chuckwalla National Monument would protect 660,000 acres of sacred and historic sites, wildlife habitat
Monarch Migration: Helping a Culturally Significant Pollinator
Audublog

Monarch Migration: Helping a Culturally Significant Pollinator

Planting to help the West Coast's most iconic butterfly

Bills to Save Birds: Audubon California’s Sponsored and Priority Bills 2023
Audublog

Bills to Save Birds: Audubon California’s Sponsored and Priority Bills 2023

By Samantha Samuelsen

A suite of legislation towards conserving California's natural treasures

Sandpiper Diet is More than Meets the Eye
Audublog

Sandpiper Diet is More than Meets the Eye

How sandpipers tap a hidden food source for their dinner

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