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Opportunity to Gain 20,000 Protected Coastal Acres
Advocacy

Opportunity to Gain 20,000 Protected Coastal Acres

An update to the Coastal Barrier Resources Act would impact birds that depend on our shoreline, wetlands, and estuaries.

Passed! Historic Wetlands Protections Included in New York State Budget
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Passed! Historic Wetlands Protections Included in New York State Budget

Critical reforms will protect more than 1 million acres of freshwater wetlands, and millions of migratory and nesting birds.

New York's First Maple Producers Receive Bird-Friendly Recognition
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New York's First Maple Producers Receive Bird-Friendly Recognition

Syrup from Bird-Friendly Maple producers is good for birds, and your breakfast table!

Audubon Staff Win New York Forestry Award
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Audubon Staff Win New York Forestry Award

Newly-launched forester endorsement program is recognized for teaching bird-friendly management practices.

New York's 2022-23 State Budget Wins for Birds
Advocacy

New York's 2022-23 State Budget Wins for Birds

Governor's budget proposal includes landmark funding to create jobs and protect freshwater wetlands

Audubon Applauds New Rules to Protect Irreplaceable Wetlands
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Audubon Applauds New Rules to Protect Irreplaceable Wetlands

New York Governor Hochul’s budget proposal would conserve more than 1 million acres of freshwater wetlands.

Key Takeaways from Governor Kathy Hochul's 2022 State of the State Address
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Key Takeaways from Governor Kathy Hochul's 2022 State of the State Address

Audubon is proud to see New York commit to taking urgent action on freshwater wetlands and to advancing more measures that will help birds and people.