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News & Updates

Executive Budget Proposals Will Make a Lasting Impact on the Environment
Advocacy

Executive Budget Proposals Will Make a Lasting Impact on the Environment

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo unveils a strong environmental agenda for 2020 that will protect New York State’s birds and people.

Reverse the Rollback of the MBTA
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Reverse the Rollback of the MBTA

The Department of the Interior has announced its Record of Decision in the last step to strip away critical MBTA protections, giving industries a free pass for bird deaths.

Audubon New York Statement on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State Address
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Audubon New York Statement on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State Address

— The proposed Restore Mother Nature bond act would provide funding to restore our streams, wetlands, and coasts and support the wildlife that depends on them.
Audubon New York Applauds $9.7 Million of Funding for Delaware River Watershed Restoration
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Audubon New York Applauds $9.7 Million of Funding for Delaware River Watershed Restoration

— The U.S. Congress is poised to approve funding for the protection, restoration and healthy growth of the nationally significant watershed, helping birds, people and local economies.
Audubon New York Commends New York State Proposal to Ban Polystyrene Packaging
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Audubon New York Commends New York State Proposal to Ban Polystyrene Packaging

— Some birds consume plastics because it looks like prey. We must take action to reduce pollution in our oceans and waterways.
Millions of Migratory Birds Catch a Break as NYC Passes Bird-Friendly Building Law
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Millions of Migratory Birds Catch a Break as NYC Passes Bird-Friendly Building Law

Construction of new buildings and major renovations to existing buildings will now be required to use bird-safe materials that greatly reduce collision risks to migratory birds.

New York City Passes a Landmark Bill to Make More Buildings Bird-Friendly
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New York City Passes a Landmark Bill to Make More Buildings Bird-Friendly

By a vote of 43-3, the City Council approved that all new construction must use materials that prevent avian fatalities.

Coastal Resilience and the Future of New York’s Coasts
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Coastal Resilience and the Future of New York’s Coasts

Our coasts are changing, but we can help keep them resilient to benefit birds and people.

Reduce Bird Deaths from Building Collisions
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Reduce Bird Deaths from Building Collisions

Urge Congress to pass the Bird-Safe Buildings Act.