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We work with lawmakers at the local, state, and federal level to pass effective conservation policies and legislation.

Eastern Bluebird. Photo: Jim Chagares/Audubon Photography Awards

The Voice for Birds

Audubon New York is a respected and influential voice on public policy issues, and a powerful advocate for the birds and people of New York State.

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Whether meeting with lawmakers and regulators, speaking out through local media, or collaborating with partners on a coalition to protect New York’s environment, Audubon New York is committed to advancing legislation and policies that conserve and restore our shared natural resources.

Many of the same issues that affect birds also affect people.

Hundreds of thousands of New York jobs and billions of dollars of the state’s gross domestic product depend on clean water, abundant fish and wildlife, and healthy forests to thrive.

That’s why Audubon New York is working tirelessly on behalf of a healthy environment that is rich in biodiversity. Alongside 27 local chapters and 91,000 members, we are solving the state’s toughest problems, from banning offshore drilling to promoting forest regeneration.

By convening diverse stakeholders to advance critical legislation and policies, we are able to take a balanced approach to protect our most threatened bird species and the habitats they depend on in New York State.

Policy Positions
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Policy Positions

How to advance the protection of birds and the places they need this year.

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Advocacy News:

Audubon New York Urges Balanced and Sustainable Approach to Coastal Project
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Audubon New York Urges Balanced and Sustainable Approach to Coastal Project

— Submits formal comments to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on their East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay Draft Integrated Hurricane Sandy General Reevaluation Report and Environmental Impact Statement
Groups to Cuomo: Communities Need $800M for Water Infrastructure
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Groups to Cuomo: Communities Need $800M for Water Infrastructure

— Projects are the linchpin of healthy communities, economic growth, clean water
Summer is Almost Over, But You Can Still Be a Good Egg
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Summer is Almost Over, But You Can Still Be a Good Egg

Our educational campaign about coastal birds continues throughout the year. Help us out!

Governor Cuomo’s Decisive Action to Protect Globally Significant Long Island Sound Ecosystem Commended by Audubon New York
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Governor Cuomo’s Decisive Move to Protect LIS

— Habitat critical to survival of Atlantic Flyway birds being protected from dumping.
Audubon New York Applauds Governor Cuomo and Legislature for Historic Investment in  Protecting the Environment
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Audubon New York Applauds Governor Cuomo and Legislature for Historic Investment in Protecting the Environment

— NYS FY16-17 budget includes increased funding for the Environmental Protection Fund, Water Infrastructure and Improvement Act, and State Parks that solidifies New York’s commitment to sustainable economic and environmental recovery.
Assemblyman Steve Otis Honored with Audubon New York’s William Hoyt Environmental Excellence Award
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Assemblyman Steve Otis Honored with Audubon New York’s 2016 William Hoyt Environmental Excellence Award

— Recognized for his leadership in supporting the Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement Act, Climate Change Work Group, and Environmental Conservation and Parks committees.
Audubon New York Rallies Support Against TNR Legislation
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Audubon New York Rallies Support Against TNR Legislation

This week, Governor Cuomo vetoed legislation that would have been bad for birds—in part thanks to thousands of letters sent by on-the-ground activists.

Audubon New York Applauds Governor Cuomo for Climate Change Leadership
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Audubon New York Applauds Governor Cuomo for Climate Change Leadership

— Erin Crotty, Executive Director and Former DEC Commissioner commends Governor’s commitment to Create North American Carbon Market