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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

Audubon California statement following failure of Assembly Bill 378 in State Assembly
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Audubon California statement following failure of Assembly Bill 378 in State Assembly

By Garrison Frost
June 5, 2017 — Audubon California is extremely disappointed that the California Assembly has failed to pass Assembly Bill 378 to extend California’s leadership in climate policy.
Bird enthusiasts join coast-wide effort on May 6 to count brown pelicans
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Bird enthusiasts join coast-wide effort on May 6 to count brown pelicans

By Garrison Frost
May 3, 2017 — Birding blitz along Pacific coast will aid conservation of an iconic species
New offshore drilling poses grave risk to California’s birds and cherished way of life
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New offshore drilling poses grave risk to California’s birds and cherished way of life

By Garrison Frost
April 28, 2017 — “The story of every oil spill in recent history has been written in images of dead and dying birds.”
Conservation and hunting groups sue to halt Humboldt Bay habitat destruction
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Conservation and hunting groups sue to halt Humboldt Bay habitat destruction

By Garrison Frost
March 30, 2017 — Lawsuit filed by Audubon California and California Waterfowl Association takes aim at faulty environmental impact studies.
Audubon California statement on State Assembly's vote to approve parks bond (AB 18)
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Audubon California statement on State Assembly's vote to approve parks bond (AB 18)

By Garrison Frost
March 20, 2017 — Audubon California looks forward to supporting this legislation as it moves to the State Senate.
State’s 10-Year Plan for Salton Sea is a big step forward
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State’s 10-Year Plan for Salton Sea is a big step forward

By Garrison Frost
March 16, 2017 — Still more work to do to control dust and restore habitat on thousands of acres of exposed playa in the coming year.
Backers of California’s groundbreaking law on lead ammunition support new federal policy
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Backers of California’s groundbreaking law on lead ammunition support new federal policy

By Garrison Frost
January 27, 2017 — Lead in ammunition finds its way into food chain, making wildlife and people vulnerable. Policy removing it from federal land is just common sense.
Wildlife conservationists cheer Gov. Brown’s call for sustainable funding
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Wildlife conservationists cheer Gov. Brown’s call for sustainable funding

By Garrison Frost
January 12, 2017 — 2017-18 budget proposal highlights importance of finding a solution for a “state with more biodiversity than any other”
Audubon California’s new Salton Sea director brings local experience to effort to preserve critical bird habitat
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Audubon California’s new Salton Sea director brings local experience to effort to preserve critical bird habitat

By Garrison Frost
January 9, 2017 — Frank Ruiz will use his experience in the Imperial Valley to rally support for protecting bird habitat while addressing public health concerns associated with the Salton Sea.
House ‘drought’ bill could have disastrous effects for Central Valley birds
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House ‘drought’ bill could have disastrous effects for Central Valley birds

By Garrison Frost
January 4, 2017 — Drought bill introduced on first day of the 115th Congress rolls back protections for birds and the environment that Californians have supported for decades.