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Claudette Thornton

Claudette Thornton

Director of Strategic Communications

Articles by Claudette Thornton

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

December 1, 2017 — Environmental organizations decry efforts to open wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling, urge New York delegation to oppose harmful legislation.
Audubon New York Releases New Technical Guide to Improve Forest Bird Habitat
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Audubon New York Releases New Technical Guide to Improve Forest Bird Habitat

November 14, 2017 — Innovative guide offers comprehensive habitat management tools for private and public New York land-managers.
Audubon New York Expresses Concern with the Avangrid Renewables/Iberdrola Horse Creek Wind Energy Project
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Audubon New York Expresses Concern with Horse Creek Wind Energy Project

August 3, 2017 — Site located within critical Important Bird Area.
Announcing the Application Cutoff Dates for the Young Forest Initiative to Benefit Native Wildlife in New York
Working Lands

Announcing the Application Cutoff Dates for the Young Forest Initiative to Benefit Native Wildlife in New York

June 22, 2017 — Producers in NY State offered an opportunity to apply for financial assistance to address insufficient young forest habitat.
Audubon and Partners Comment on the Lake Ontario Lakewide Action and Management Plan
Advocacy

Audubon and Partners Comment on the Lake Ontario Lakewide Action and Management Plan

June 22, 2017 — Audubon and partners submit formal comments on the environmental conditions, issues, and concerns that should be considered during the Lake Ontario LAMP drafting process.
Audubon New York Comments on NYSDEC Plan Regarding Habitat Management Methods
Advocacy

Audubon New York Comments on NYSDEC Plan Regarding Habitat Management Methods

April 27, 2017 — Draft plan describes and evaluates habitat management methods used on nearly 234,000 acres of state land.
Audubon New York Supports NYSDEC Proposal to Close Pikes Beach to Horseshoe Crab Harvesting
Advocacy

Audubon New York Supports DEC Plan for Pikes Beach

April 27, 2017 — Conservation leader supports beach closure, citing long-term benefits for migrating shorebirds.
NY State Budget Includes Critical New Funding for Environmental Protection
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NY State Budget Extender Includes Critical New Funding for Environmental Protection

April 4, 2017 — Audubon New York commends Governor Cuomo & NY legislative leaders for their demonstrated commitment to protecting & restoring NY’s environment for birds, people, & communities.
Erin Crotty Testifies Before Senate on Long Island Sound Bill
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Erin Crotty Testifies Before Senate on Long Island Sound Bill

March 28, 2017 — 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
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Young Women in Conservation