Advocacy

We are the voice for birds and the people who care about them.

California Quail Photo: Rick Derevan

Audubon California is the voice for birds and the people who care about them in the State Legislature and with the Governor’s Office. For decades, Audubon has been improving conditions for migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway, expanding access to nature by creating new parks and programs, and protecting essential places such as wetlands in the Klamath Basin, Central Valley, and the Salton Sea.

Audubon proudly seeks science-based, durable policy solutions that are developed in collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders that include other conservation organizations, landowners, farmers, ranchers, and community-based organizations. We work with members of both parties to promote the protection of birds, the conservation of our state’s biodiversity, and the right of all communities to live in a greener world.  

State Legislation Supported by Audubon California

Audubon CA's 2025 State Policy Priorities
Policy

Audubon CA's 2025 State Policy Priorities

Fighting for birds, habitats, & communities in CA’s budget and legislation

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Water and Wetlands
Water

Water

Birds and wetlands in the Central Valley must receive the water they need.

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California Quail

Latin:  Callipepla californica

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Golden Eagle

Latin:  Aquila chrysaetos

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Allen's Hummingbird

Latin:  Selasphorus sasin

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American Kestrel

Latin:  Falco sparverius

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Western Meadowlark

Latin:  Sturnella neglecta

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Grasshopper Sparrow

Latin:  Ammodramus savannarum

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Snowy Plover

Latin:  Charadrius nivosus

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American Bittern

Latin:  Botaurus lentiginosus

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News & Updates

Audubon Testifies at U.S. House Hearing on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
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Audubon Testifies at U.S. House Hearing on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Congress Takes First Step Toward Restoring Bird Protections Eliminated by Trump

MBTA: The Bird Protection Law

David Ringer, Chief Network Officer at the National Audubon Society, talks about the history of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, signed into law 100 years ago and why it is important today in this great video.

Advocacy Resources
Advocacy

Advocacy Resources

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Parking and Accommodations
Advocacy

Parking and Accommodations

How to get there and where to stay.

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