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California Condor. Photo: Scott Frier/USFWS

Stop calling the Salton Sea an accident
Salton Sea

Stop calling the Salton Sea an accident

When we describe the Salton Sea as an accident, we not only ignore the truth, but we also undercut the severity of the predicament of the people in nearby communities.

Bayside signage approved in Tiburon
Bird-Friendly Communities

Bayside signage approved in Tiburon

Audubon California and members of its San Francisco Bay Committee win unanimous approval from the Tiburon Town Council to create interpretive signs along Richardson Bay. These signs will engage and connect the Tiburon community with this natural habitat, its history and the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary.

Celebrating Grebes at Lake Almanor
Audublog

Celebrating Grebes at Lake Almanor

Maren Smith shares photos and stories from Plumas Audubon's second annual Grebe Festival last weekend.

Over 10,000 inviduals from our network speak up to protect our oceans
Conservation

Over 10,000 inviduals from our network speak up to protect our oceans

Over the last month Audubon California collected over 10,000 comments from individuals speaking out against any changes to our marine sanctuaries, including opening them up to resource exploitation and against new off shore oil drilling. Our chapters were critical partners in these efforts. A big thanks to everyone who spoke up and made their voice heard.

Endangered birds nest at Malibu Lagoon Beach
Conservation

Endangered birds nest at Malibu Lagoon Beach

Endangered California Least Terns are nesting again on a Malibu Beach. This is a good reminder of best practices for beach goers to ensure birds who nest on our beaches have the best chance of survival.

SB 100 sets target of 100% clean renewable energy by 2045
Global Warming

SB 100 sets target of 100% clean renewable energy by 2045

Earlier this year, California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León, introduced another progressive bill that would put California on the path to 100% clean renewable energy by 2045.

Nearly 75,000 Tricolored Blackbirds protected in 2017
Press Center

Nearly 75,000 Tricolored Blackbirds protected in 2017

— Celebrating the five year partnership between farmers and conservationists that allows Tricolored blackbirds nesting on farms sufficient time to fledge their young
The origins and evolution of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918
Audublog

The origins and evolution of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918

The decimation of birds by fashion and sport spawned a movement that led to the 1918 treaty that transcends borders and protects birds today

Offshore oil drilling presents a serious risk to California's marine birds
Audublog

Offshore oil drilling presents a serious risk to California's marine birds

Our marine program director offers the case of the Ashy Storm-petrel as one species that could be devastated by spill.

Audubon Starr Ranch wraps up its 19th bird banding season
Audublog

Audubon Starr Ranch wraps up its 19th bird banding season

The program lets us know how the birds are doing across this important Southern California habitat.

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