Press Room

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

Two California Photographers Honored in 2024 Audubon Photography Awards
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Two California Photographers Honored in 2024 Audubon Photography Awards

— Congratulations to Kevin Lohman and Parham Pourahmad
Audubon CA joined Tribal Leaders, Elected Officials, and Residents to Support a Chuckwalla National Monument at DOI Listening Session 
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Audubon CA joined Tribal Leaders, Elected Officials, and Residents to Support a Chuckwalla National Monument at DOI Listening Session 

— More than 700 supporters attended to urge protection of this unique California desert region for biodiversity, cultural heritage, economic benefits, and more.
Audubon CA Thanks Secretary Haaland for Visit to Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument
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Audubon CA Thanks Secretary Haaland for Visit to Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument

— Coalition urged the protection of region's biodiverse desert land for local communities and future generations
Effort to Proclaim Chuckwalla National Monument Accelerates with Announcement of Bicameral Legislation
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There's Momentum in DC to Designate the Chuckwalla National Monument!

— Audubon and broad coalition of Tribal, community and conservation organizations call for protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert
New Model Maps a Resilient SF Bay Future Through Climate-Smart Seagrass Restoration
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New Model Maps a Resilient SF Bay Future Through Climate-Smart Seagrass Restoration

— New eelgrass habitat model to supercharge conservation efforts to prevent acidification, erosion, and other climate change impacts in major CA bays
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

— The community-driven effort brings together local students, indigenous tribes, scientists, and others to protect and improve vital habitat
Audubon Celebrates Legislation to Create New California Desert National Monument
Public Lands

Audubon Celebrates Legislation to Create New California Desert National Monument

— Chuckwalla National Monument would protect 660,000 acres of sacred and historic sites, wildlife habitat
Study Finds Local Salton Sea Residents Would Use Recreational Facilities at a Healthy Sea
Salton Sea

Study Finds Local Salton Sea Residents Would Use Recreational Facilities at a Healthy Sea

— Locals say outdoor recreational infrastructure at California’s largest lake would be an asset to the area.
Audubon California-Sponsored Bill Would Promote Regenerative Ranching in California
Working Lands

Audubon Promotes Regenerative Ranching in California

— AB 720 encourages ranching practices to restore grasslands and sequester carbon.
Audubon California’s Casey Arndt Named to SF Bay Restoration Advisory Board 
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Audubon California’s Casey Arndt Named to SF Bay Restoration Advisory Board 

— Director of Richardson Bay Center will help guide local restoration projects