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Erin Crotty, Sen. Gillibrand, Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act Photo: Audubon New York

News & Updates

Announcing the Application Cutoff Dates for the Young Forest Initiative to Benefit Native Wildlife in New York
Working Lands

Announcing the Application Cutoff Dates for the Young Forest Initiative to Benefit Native Wildlife in New York

By Claudette Thornton
June 22, 2017 — Producers in NY State offered an opportunity to apply for financial assistance to address insufficient young forest habitat.
Audubon and Partners Comment on the Lake Ontario Lakewide Action and Management Plan
Advocacy

Audubon and Partners Comment on the Lake Ontario Lakewide Action and Management Plan

By Claudette Thornton
June 22, 2017 — Audubon and partners submit formal comments on the environmental conditions, issues, and concerns that should be considered during the Lake Ontario LAMP drafting process.
May 2017 | News from the Nest
News

May 2017 | News from the Nest

Read an important update here, plus conservation highlights from around our network.

April 2017 | News from the Nest
News

April 2017 | News from the Nest

Spring updates from our statewide conservation network.

NY State Budget Includes Critical New Funding for Environmental Protection
Press Room

NY State Budget Extender Includes Critical New Funding for Environmental Protection

By Claudette Thornton
April 4, 2017 — Audubon New York commends Governor Cuomo & NY legislative leaders for their demonstrated commitment to protecting & restoring NY’s environment for birds, people, & communities.
Erin Crotty Testifies Before Senate on Long Island Sound Bill
Press Room

Erin Crotty Testifies Before Senate on Long Island Sound Bill

By Claudette Thornton
March 28, 2017 — Executive Director of Audubon New York Urges Continued Support of the Long Island Sound Restoration & Stewardship Act in the Face of Federal Budget Cut Discussions
Attorney General Schneiderman Honored with Audubon New York’s William Hoyt Environmental Excellence Award
2016 News

Attorney General Schneiderman Honored with Audubon New York’s William Hoyt Environmental Excellence Award

By Claudette Thornton
March 21, 2017 — Recognized for his outstanding work on behalf of environmental protection and natural resource conservation at the spring council meeting of New York's Audubon Chapters
A Rare Bird Returns to the Shores of Lake Ontario
Seas & Shores

A Rare Bird Returns to the Shores of Lake Ontario

By Jillian Liner

Piping Plovers nesting on lake's beaches for first time since the 80s.

2016 Staff Conservationist of the Year Honored
News

2016 Staff Conservationist of the Year Honored

By Elizabeth Burns

Presented annually, the 2016 Conservationist of the Year Award recognized Audubon New York staff members who excelled, out in the field and in the classroom.

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Audubon New York

Claudette Thornton
Director of Strategic Communications
(518) 869-9731
cthornton@audubon.org