Wins for Water | Update on Sage-Grouse

February 14, 2025
by RJ Hamster

Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our web version.

AUDUBON ADVISORY FEBRUARY 2025

Water Wins (and some losses) You Might Have Missed in 2024

Several impactful bills to protect water were passed in 2024, signifying hard-won successes for birds and people nationwide. Audubon is proud to have supported these efforts and is committed to working with the new Congress to pass more legislation that protects water resources and builds community resilience. Read more

Double-crested Cormorant.

Photo of Greater Sage-Grouse in a snowy field.

Ninth Circuit Upholds Decision in Favor of Sage-Grouse Habitat

A recent federal court ruling underscored that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) must consider Greater Sage-Grouse habitat when leasing for oil and gas development on public lands. Sound public land management is critical to saving this species. Read more

Greater Sage-Grouse.

U.S. Senate Introduces Legislation to Fund Great Lakes Restoration

This week, the Senate introduced the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025, which would continue vital federal investment that birds and communities depend on. Read more

Red-tailed Hawk.

NEWS FROM THE FLYWAYS

Arizona: Audubon Southwest’s Priorities for 2025 Legislative Session

Colorado: Stream & Wetlands Protection Bill Becomes a Law

Colorado River: Explore the Lower Colorado River Habitats StoryMap

Florida: Audubon and Partners Launch Corkscrew Watershed Initiative

New Mexico: Legislative Session Begins, Audubon Prioritizes Game and Fish Department Updates

New York: Key Takeaways from Governor Hochul’s 2025 Executive Budget Proposal

Texas: Audubon Texas’ Priorities for the 2025 Legislative Session

Washington: Follow Audubon Washington’s 2025 Bill Tracker for Weekly Updates

IMPACT UPDATES

Photo of two Least Terns, one swooping in with a small fish in its beak.

Climate Corner

On February 12, Audubon hosted a webinar overview of the report Birds and Offshore Wind: Developing the Offshore Wind that Birds Need. The report makes the case for responsibly sited offshore wind development and offers clear strategies for addressing potential risks to birds based on the best available science. Read more and watch the webinar recording

Least Terns.

Your Actions at Work

The new 119th Congress has the opportunity to advance vital conservation efforts. Audubon is at the forefront, ensuring that the future of birds remains a priority when critical decisions are made. The United States has a long history of bipartisan collaboration around conserving our shared natural heritage, but more action is needed to continue this vital work. If you haven’t already, join 11,500 Audubon supporters in urging Congress to support conservation priorities that protect and improve the natural places that birds and people need. Take action

Great Blue Heron.

Photos from top: William Pohley/Audubon Photography Awards; Richard Pick/Audubon Photography Awards; Jamie Burning/Audubon Photography Awards; Shijun Pan/Audubon Photography Awards (left); Jeff Kempe/Audubon Photography Awards (right)

CONNECT WITH US

DONATE

ADVOCATE

GET TEXT UPDATES

National Audubon Society
225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 USA
(844) 428-3826 | audubon.org

Update your email preferences or unsubscribe

www.letamericavote.org

pulsetv.com

RJ Hamster

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Wins for Water | Update on Sage-Grouse

Wins for Water | Update on Sage-Grouse

Share this:

Like this:

Related articles