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Major Funding Announced for Crab Meadow Marsh Restoration
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Major Funding Announced for Crab Meadow Marsh Restoration

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded $429K to the National Audubon Society to develop a restoration plan for Crab Meadow’s marsh.

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Pop Stars: Honeysuckle Popping Volunteers Make Way for Native Species at Montezuma
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Pop Stars: Honeysuckle Popping Volunteers Make Way for Native Species at Montezuma

MARSH! volunteers help to restore vital bird habitat in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex.

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Audubon Endorsed Forester Ethan Tapper Teaches Us How to Love a Forest
Healthy Forests

Audubon Endorsed Forester Ethan Tapper Teaches Us How to Love a Forest

Ethan hopes to help landowners and forest lovers see that “the greatest expression of compassion” for impacted forests (often caused by a history of human activity) isn’t to just let nature take its course, but rather to take action.

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AUDUBON ON THE GROUND

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How Birding and Photography Can Unite a Community
Birding

How Birding and Photography Can Unite a Community

Students from the Bronx Junior Photo League visit NYC's Governors Island to learn how to photograph birds.

Where to See Bald Eagles in New York
Birding

Where to See Bald Eagles in New York

Here are many of the best locations, statewide, for spotting the ultimate American bird.

Administration Doubles Down on Bird-Killer Policy
Advocacy

Administration Doubles Down on Bird-Killer Policy

100-year-old bipartisan conservation law in the cross-hairs

2020 New York State Policy Agenda
Advocacy

2020 New York State Policy Agenda

Our legislative and policy priorities for the SFY 2020-21 Legislative session.

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.

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

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.
Millions of Migratory Birds Catch a Break as NYC Passes Bird-Friendly Building Law
Advocacy

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
Advocacy

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.

Last Updated in 1999, New York's Endangered Species List is Undergoing Review
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Last Updated in 1999, New York's Endangered Species List is Undergoing Review

The list helps prioritize conservation efforts for birds and other wildlife.