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

California Fish and Game Commission considers  emergency listing of Tricolored Blackbird
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California Fish and Game Commission considers emergency listing of Tricolored Blackbird

— Audubon California supports effort to protect rare bird, which has declined 44 percent since 2011
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Study shows nontoxic ammunition widely available throughout California

— Availability of alternatives indicates that state can begin implementing law requiring use of nonlead ammunition without hindering hunting activities
Black Oystercatcher nest observed in Richardson Bay
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Black Oystercatcher nest observed in Richardson Bay

— Shorebirds benefit from newly restored Aramburu Island
Endangered Species Act protections should be upheld for California Gnatcatcher
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Endangered Species Act protections should be upheld for California Gnatcatcher

— Recent study challenging genetic distinction of bird isn’t sufficient to overturn massive amount of research supporting its protection.
Survey reveals 44% decline in rare Tricolored Blackbirds
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Survey reveals 44% decline in rare Tricolored Blackbirds

— Findings show steep drop in California species that was already of great concern to conservationists.
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Attempt to defund water for refuges in House is an attack on California's migratory birds

— Effort by House Appropriations Subcommittee members to reverse our promise to Central Valley refuges flirts with ecological disaster.
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Potential amendments to Feinstein drought bill would create disaster for Central Valley birds and wildlife

— Audubon California urges Feinstein to hold fast against those who would take water away from wildlife refuges, and suspend Endangered Species Act and San Joaquin River Restoration.
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Allocation for wildlife refuges in Governor’s May Revise is a step in the right direction for birds

— Infrastructure improvements at refuges will ease access to water