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Audubon and Partners Urge Lawkmakers to Act on Climate
Advocacy

Audubon and Partners Urge Lawkmakers to Act on Climate

New York has the opportunity to pass the most progressive proposal in the country.

MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT - Aquatic Invasive Species
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MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT - Aquatic Invasive Species

Audubon New York strongly supports A.7692 (Englebright) / S.5937 (Kaminsky), which would extend the DEC’s authority to prevent the spread of aquatic species for an additional year.

MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT - Birds and Bees Protection Act
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MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT - Birds and Bees Protection Act

Audubon New York strongly supports A.7639 (Englebright) / S.5816 (Hoylman), which would prohibit the sale of certain pesticides.

MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT - Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle
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MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT - Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle

Audubon New York strongly supports A.6520 (Englebright) / S.5871 (Martinez), which would protect habitat around Plum Island, Great Gull, and Little Gull Islands for marine mammals and sea turtle species.

MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT - Class C Streams
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MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT - Class C Streams

Audubon New York strongly supports A.4666 (Ryan) / S.5622 (Harckham), which would prohibit changes, modifications, or disturbances in Class C streams.

MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT - Freshwater Wetlands Act
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MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT - Freshwater Wetlands Act

Audubon New York strongly supports A.3658 (Englebright) / S.5622 (Mayer), which would amend the New York State Freshwater Wetlands Act.

Testimony Before the Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation
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Testimony Before the Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation

Erin McGrath, Audubon New York Policy Manager, delivers testimony on the Climate and Community Protect Act.

Audubon’s Annual Women in Conservation Luncheon Honors Rose H. Harvey and The Garden Club of America
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Audubon’s Annual Women in Conservation Luncheon Honors Rose H. Harvey and The Garden Club of America

Female conservation leaders receive coveted Rachel Carson Award for dedication to conserving public parks and preserving bird-friendly native plants.

Offshore Drilling is Banned in New York State's Waters
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Offshore Drilling is Banned in New York State's Waters

The Save Our Waters bill has been signed into law by Governor Cuomo, protecting New York's coasts for birds and people.

Renewable Energy and Birds
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Renewable Energy and Birds

Audubon New York's Positions on Wind and Solar Energy