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

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Voting heating up for Audubon California’s Bird of the Year

— Designation will honor a species of conservation interest in 2013
California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Historic Legislation Requiring the Use of Non-Lead Hunting Ammunition
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California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Historic Legislation Requiring the Use of Non-Lead Hunting Ammunition

— Law championed by Audubon California, Defenders of Wildlife and the Humane Society of the United States will help eradicate major source of lead in the environment
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Sponsors urge Governor Brown to join nearly 20 newspapers from across California in supporting Assembly Bill 711

— Assembly Bill 711 would require non-lead ammunition for hunting, and is overwhelmingly supported by California newspapers as well as conservation, animal protection and public health leaders
Wildlife agencies must address Brown Pelican woes
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Wildlife agencies must address Brown Pelican woes

— Audubon California and Center for Biological Diversity call on federal agency to fulfill its legal obligations on delisted species.
California State Senate passes groundbreaking legislation to require the use of non-lead ammunition for hunting
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California State Senate passes groundbreaking legislation to require the use of non-lead ammunition for hunting

— AB 711, which will help eradicate a significant source of lead in environment, clears major legislative hurdle
Audubon California’s Brigid McCormack promoted to executive director
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Audubon California’s Brigid McCormack promoted to executive director

— New role puts her at the helm of one of the National Audubon Society’s strongest state programs
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Health experts and children’s advocates agree lead ammunition in hunting threatens human health and the environment

— AB 711 will help eradicate a significant source of lead in environment