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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 applauds Legislature's passage of Senate Bill 5
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Audubon California applauds Legislature's passage of Senate Bill 5

By Rachelle House
September 16, 2017 — Senate Bill 5 will allow California voters to decide on critical funding for local regional, and state parks, as well as important conservation priorities, such as the Salton Sea.
Coastal Commission decision protects birds and vital habitat in Humboldt Bay
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Coastal Commission decision protects birds and vital habitat in Humboldt Bay

September 13, 2017 — Initially faced with a proposal for expansion, state body approves a smaller project with conditions to reduce adverse impacts on nature.
Nearly 75,000 Tricolored Blackbirds protected in 2017
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Nearly 75,000 Tricolored Blackbirds protected in 2017

August 10, 2017 — Celebrating the five year partnership between farmers and conservationists that allows Tricolored blackbirds nesting on farms sufficient time to fledge their young
California renews its leadership on climate change
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California renews its leadership on climate change

By Garrison Frost

Passage of Assembly Bill 398 reauthorizes landmark cap-and-trade program and will reduce air pollution in California’s communities. It will be great for birds, too.

Audubon California applauds Coastal Commission's rejection of Humboldt Bay project
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Audubon California applauds Coastal Commission's rejection of Humboldt Bay project

By Garrison Frost
June 8, 2017 — Expansion of oyster farming would have harmed critical bird habitat
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.