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Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ members describe a favorite fall migration story.

The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
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The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador

More than 300 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Takes Minnesota and Wisconsin Policy Makers on Tour of Upper Mississippi
June 08, 2023 — Remaining river floodplain forests provide biodiversity, flood mitigation.
Policy & Advocacy
Delaware River Federal Priorities for 2023 and Beyond
June 07, 2023 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's efforts on and off Capitol Hill.
Delaware River Watershed
An owl flies down to land on a sign that reads "state land wildlife management area"
Conservation Groups Aim to Cushion Birds From a Solar Power Boom
June 01, 2023 — Recognizing the desperate need for more clean energy, avian advocates are working to steer solar projects away from key habitats.
Birds and Clean Energy
A flock of Red Knots fly in a murmuration over water.
How ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ South Carolina Protects Their Coastal Birds and the Places They Need
June 01, 2023 — With their Shorebird Stewardship program, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ South Carolina protects Red Knots, American Oystercatchers, and other birds that find respite on their shores.
Coasts and Oceans
Tribal-led Restoration in the Colorado River Delta
May 31, 2023 — Cocopah Tribe’s vision for the river and their land.
Western Water News
Aerial view of a wetland landscape.
‘Devastating’ Supreme Court Decision Leaves Wetlands Unprotected
May 26, 2023 — Developers can now drain or pollute most wetlands without violating the Clean Water Act, legal experts say.
News
Plunging view of a river from the top of a dam with green algae in the foreground on the wall of the dam below
With a Historic Dam Removal Imminent, Tribes Prepare for a Klamath River Rebirth
May 24, 2023 — The project, set to begin this summer, promises to boost dwindling salmon populations, bolster tribal traditions, and restore a rich ecosystem.
News
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Settlement Improves Protections for Golden Eagles in California’s Altamont Pass
May 16, 2023 — Important concessions will reduce risks to birds while allowing for wind energy development needed to act on climate.
Renewable Energy
A group of people stands in front of a garden
College Campuses Across the Country Are Getting a Little More Bird-Friendly
May 15, 2023 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ on Campus chapters are working towards a better future for birds through their Bird-Friendly Communities work.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ On Campus
Wet Winter Brings Arizona’s Salt River to Life
May 11, 2023 — A river flows through the heart of the Phoenix Valley.
Western Water News