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Tree Swallow. Photo: Jordan West/Audubon Photography Awards

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Erin Crotty Testifies Before Senate on Long Island Sound Bill
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Erin Crotty Testifies Before Senate on Long Island Sound Bill

— Executive Director of Audubon New York Urges Continued Support of the Long Island Sound Restoration & Stewardship Act in the Face of Federal Budget Cut Discussions
Attorney General Schneiderman Honored with Audubon New York’s  William Hoyt Environmental Excellence Award
2016 News

Attorney General Schneiderman Honored with Audubon New York’s William Hoyt Environmental Excellence Award

— Recognized for his outstanding work on behalf of environmental protection and natural resource conservation at the spring council meeting of New York's Audubon Chapters
A Rare Bird Returns to the Shores of Lake Ontario
Coasts

A Rare Bird Returns to the Shores of Lake Ontario

Piping Plovers nesting on lake's beaches for first time since the 80s.

2016 Staff Conservationist of the Year Honored
News

2016 Staff Conservationist of the Year Honored

Presented annually, the 2016 Conservationist of the Year Award recognized Audubon New York staff members who excelled, out in the field and in the classroom.

Audubon New York Commends NYS for Promoting Living Shorelines
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Audubon New York Commends NYS Plan for Living Shoreline Techniques

— Formal comments submitted on Tidal Wetlands Guidance Document.
February 2017 | News from the Nest
News

February 2017 | News from the Nest

See what Audubon New York has been up to so far in 2017.

Audubon New York Releases Statement on NYS FY17-18 Executive Budget Proposal
Advocacy

NYS FY17-18 Executive Budget

Audubon New York releases statement regarding impact on Audubon priorities.

NYSERDA's Proposed Wind Energy Area Draws Comments from Audubon New York
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NYSERDA's Proposed Wind Energy Area Draws Comments from Audubon New York

— Additional assessment of potential impacts on birds through new and useful data urged.
Statement from Audubon New York Executive Director Erin Crotty on Plan 2014
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Audubon NY Statement on Plan 2014

— Plan recognized as historic opportunity.