Audubon New York in the News

Statewide conservation highlights

Constitution Marsh Audubon Center & Sanctuary Photo: Eric Lind

One of 22 state agencies of the National Audubon Society, Audubon New York is a leading conservation organization within New York State. Our vast network of more than 50,000 members and 27 affiliated chapters uniquely positions us to address conservation through a suite of science, education, advocacy, and grassroots programs. The articles below are a sampling of our work and progress from around the state.

Top Stories

Get Outside

DEC Announces 2018 I Bird NY Challenges

I Bird NY Engages New Yorkers of All Ages and Abilities in Beginning Birding

Coasts

Governor Cuomo Advances 'Save Our Waters' Bill To Prohibit Offshore Drilling Infrastructure In New York Waters

New York Moves to Protect Coastal Communities and $23 Billion Marine Economy from Environmental Disasters.

Centers, Sanctuaries & Chapters

Renovations to begin at songbirds’ home in Oyster Bay

Audubon New York to implement a "reimagining" of the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center.

Working Lands

Old-Growth Is Great, But Here’s Why We Need New-Growth Forests, Too

Learn why forest complexity is needed to create better habitat for bird species.

Working Lands

Letter: Funding forest land in NY adds future benefits to all

Empire Forests for the Future Initiative will improve the health, diversity, & resiliency of NY's forests.

Coasts

Living Shoreline Guidelines Announced By DEC In An Effort To Move Away From Bulkheads

Natural erosion control methods - living shorelines- provide habitat & greater ecological value than hardened shorelines.

Press Room

Arctic Drilling in the Tax Plan is Anathema to New York Conservation Groups

By Claudette Thornton

December 1, 2017 — Environmental organizations decry efforts to open wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling, urge New York delegation to oppose harmful legislation.