Conservation

Maier’s Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Farm Recognized as First ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Certified Bird-Friendly Habitat in Minnesota
July 23, 2025 — Cattle are the key for creating grassland bird habitat at central Minnesota farm
Conservation Ranching
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Ranch Network Earns ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Bird-Friendly Land Certification
July 22, 2025 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Certified Bird-Friendly Lands boast grazing practices that benefit birds
Conservation Ranching
Senate Budget Bill Delivers a Blow to Clean Energy, but Public Lands Sell-Off Averted
July 01, 2025
Policy
A female mallard is harnessed with a tracking device.
To Solve the Mallard's Mysterious Decline, Researchers Turn to Hi-Tech Trackers
June 20, 2025 — Biologists are using the devices to better understand the bird's behavior and, ultimately, what might be driving our most common duck's population drop.
Bird Science
Investing in Working Lands for Birds, Habitat, and Rural Communities
June 12, 2025 — Farmers and ranchers lead ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's first-ever Farm Bill Fly-in
News
Why Federal Bird Science Deserves Our Strongest Support
June 11, 2025 — For decades, two programs from the U.S. Geological Survey have provided essential information about birds. They must continue to be fully funded.
Policy & Advocacy
Alameda Wetland
Protecting Albuquerque Area Wetlands
May 16, 2025 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Southwest and Albuquerque Open Space partner to conserve these critical jewels.
Western Water News
New Legislation Offers Vital Support for Habitat Conservation in Cities and Towns
May 09, 2025 — Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act will spur investments in efforts to support America’s birds
Policy
Legislation Aims to Improve Law Credited with Saving Bird Species from Extinction
May 06, 2025 — Bill introduced this week would update the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, provide regulatory stability, and strengthen conservation efforts.
Policy
Banding Together for Burrowing Owls 
April 18, 2025 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ staff digs deep, literally, to install new artificial burrows.
Western Water News