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

National Audubon Society Decries Trump Administration Attempt to Weaken California Desert Protections
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National Audubon Society Decries Trump Administration Attempt to Weaken California Desert Protections

— “This proposal is nothing more than a middle finger in the rearview mirror from the outgoing administration”
State Habitat Restoration Project Breaks Ground at Southern End of Salton Sea
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State Habitat Restoration Project Breaks Ground at Salton Sea

— Coalition of conservation and community groups says groundbreaking is positive step towards ending years of inaction at California’s largest lake.
Audubon California: Padilla a Voice for “Strong, Sensible” Conservation Policy Solutions
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Audubon California: Padilla a Voice for “Strong, Sensible” Conservation Policy Solutions

— Calif. Secretary of State Alex Padilla tapped to replace VP-Elect Kamala Harris
New Legislation Aims to Protect Tiny Fish Vital to Seabirds
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New Legislation Aims to Protect Tiny Fish Vital to Seabirds

— Audubon supports the Forage Fish Conservation Act.
Audubon California Responds to Elections Results
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Audubon California Responds to Elections Results

— Birds are telling us that we have no time to waste.
Governor Newsom Issues Groundbreaking 30 x 30 Executive Order
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Governor Newsom Issues Groundbreaking 30 x 30 Executive Order

— California is first in nation to commit to protecting 30% of our lands and waters by 2030.
Final Phase of Sonoma Creek Restoration Project Breaks Ground in North Bay
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Final Phase of Sonoma Creek Restoration Project Breaks Ground in North Bay

Project will protect nearby properties from sea-level rise, create habitat and reduce mosquito infestation

Victory! Federal Judge Rules Administration’s Bird-Killing Policy is Illegal
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Victory! Federal Judge Rules Administration’s Bird-Killing Policy is Illegal

Ruling is a victory in lawsuit by Audubon, California and seven other states to block administration rollback of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Great American Outdoors Act Will Benefit Birds, People, and Parks across California
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Great American Outdoors Act Will Benefit Birds, People, and Parks across California

With approval from Congress, the Great American Outdoors Act goes to the president to sign.

Audubon Statement on Incident in Central Park’s Ramble
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Audubon Statement on Incident in Central Park’s Ramble

Black Americans often face terrible daily dangers in outdoor spaces, where they are subjected to unwarranted suspicion, confrontation, and violence. The outdoors – and the joy of birds – should be safe and welcoming for all people.