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In 2016 we have made many strides for New York State birds and conservation. Read about our most recent efforts and achievements below. Thank you for being part of our success. Donate >

Audubon New York is your leader on critical statewide conservation issues. Since the beginning of December we have made tremendous progress on the items below, and with your support we can continue the momentum into 2017.

  • Secured significant state funding to revitalize our signature Long Island facility, the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center as a true hub of shorebird conservation and coastal community engagement.
     
  • Protected the Great Lakes’ ecosystem and vitality of Lake Ontario for the benefit of birds, wildlife, and people through our advocacy on behalf of Plan 2014.
     
  • Activated our network to recommend the United States Coast Guard protect the Hudson River from potential irreparable damage from increased barge traffic and oil storage carries.
     
  • Urged New York State to ensure the protection of Boreas Ponds, the latest acquired tract in the Adirondack Park, with a Wilderness designation.
     
  • Submitted recommendations to Governor Andrew Cuomo on the 2017 New York State budget in support of statewide environmental conservation priorities.

Science shows that where birds thrive, people prosper and we are honored that you trust us to represent you, the birds, and wildlife, in the communities you care about most.

By working together, we will continue our success into the new year.

Latest News & Updates

2017 Coastal Field Season Summary
Coasts

2017 Coastal Field Season Summary

An overview of our efforts surveying and monitoring shorebirds on Long Island, primarily the American Oystercatcher.

Audubon Holds First Long Island Climate Conference
Climate

Audubon Holds First Long Island Climate Conference

Participants learned simple actions they can take to help birds at-risk in a changing climate.

Audubon New York Honors Exceptional Members of Staff with Conservationist of the Year Award
Press Room

Audubon New York Honors Exceptional Members of Staff with Conservationist of the Year Award

The 2017 Conservationist of the Year Award was presented to four members of the Audubon New York staff at the annual all-staff retreat.

Audubon New York Releases New Technical Guide to Improve Forest Bird Habitat
Press Room

Audubon New York Releases New Technical Guide to Improve Forest Bird Habitat

— Innovative guide offers comprehensive habitat management tools for private and public New York land-managers.
Ganondagan earns ornithology designation
News

Ganondagan earns ornithology designation

Bird Conservation Areas safeguard and enhance bird populations and their habitats.

Your Dollars at Work
Ways To Help

Your Dollars at Work

Explore the conservation efforts your dollars support, and find more information about the progress we've made for birds and people in 2017.

September 2017 | News from the Nest
Press Room

September 2017 | News from the Nest

The latest statewide conservation updates from the Audubon New York network.

Once a Toxic Stew, New York's Onondaga Lake Shows Signs of Life
News

Once a Toxic Stew, New York's Onondaga Lake Shows Signs of Life

Thanks to hundred of volunteers, a vast cleanup of the poisoned watershed is wrapping up—and the birds are beginning to return.

Long Island Bird Banding Operation to Enhance Shorebird Conservation
Press Room

Long Island Bird Banding Operation to Enhance Shorebird Conservation

With only two Black Skimmer colonies in New York, banding is a great way to monitor efforts to protect them.