Samantha Samuelsen

Government Affairs Program Manager

Articles by Samantha Samuelsen

CA Assembly Bill 828 Protects Vulnerable Communities’ Drinking Water & California’s Remaining Managed Wetlands
Advocacy

CA Assembly Bill 828 Protects Vulnerable Communities’ Drinking Water & California’s Remaining Managed Wetlands

— Ensuring SGMA Doesn’t Leave Small Community Water Systems & Critical Wetlands High and Dry
In 2024, Governor Newsom Continues to Cut Climate Investments
Policy

In 2024, Governor Newsom Continues to Cut Climate Investments

— Underscoring Need for a Climate Bond
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

— A suite of legislation towards conserving California's natural treasures
Bonds for Birds: A Primer
Policy

Bonds for Birds: A Primer

— Our California Climate Bond FAQ
Meet Katie Collins and Katie Thomas, Starr Ranch Seasonal Staff
Audublog

Meet Katie Collins and Katie Thomas, Starr Ranch Seasonal Staff

— Starr Ranch Audubon Sanctuary has a long history of welcoming early career conservationists as seasonal field staff. We caught up with two of this year’s cohort to find out what brought them to Audubon and what a typical day at “the office” is like.
Working with Ranchers to Turn Rangeland into Climate-friendly Grassland Bird Habitat
Working Lands

Working with Ranchers to Turn Rangeland into Climate-friendly Grassland Bird Habitat

— Audubon California joins conservation partners at California State Capitol to host briefing for state government climate leaders
An update to some of California's oldest environmental protections
Audublog

An update to some of California's oldest environmental protections

— Which species should be "fully protected"?
Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts Amplify Need for Climate  Action Now  
Policy

Governor's Proposed Budget Includes Sharp Cuts to Climate Funding

— Proposed cuts could threaten governor's ambitious climate goals