Protecting National Forests | Rethinking Disaster Response

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AUDUBON ADVISORY SEPTEMBER 2025

Protecting the Roadless Rule Safeguards More Than Just Forests

The Roadless Area Conservation Rule, established in 2001, protects nearly 58 million acres of national forests. Many bird species rely on these protected places, which also anchor local economies that are often tied to public lands. Now, the U.S. Forest Service has announced plans to potentially repeal the Roadless Rule, which could expose these lands to development. R ead more and take action

Cerulean Warbler.

Photo of a Bobolink on a purple flowering plant.

20,000 Audubon Supporters Take Action to Preserve the Endangerment Finding

Last month, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new proposal to reverse a landmark scientific finding called the “Endangerment Finding,” which allows the agency to set limits on greenhouse gas pollution. Read more and take action—there is still time to submit your comment to the EPA before the September 22 deadline!

Bobolink.

The World Can’t Wait: Climate Targets Must Match the Urgency of the Moment

This year, countries will set climate targets for 2035, and these choices will determine whether our future is livable for birds, people, and nature. We need bold, science-based commitments in order to reduce emissions and slow the rate of global temperature rise. Audubon calls on world leaders to commit to ambitious, actionable climate targets. Read more

Harpy Eagle.

The wreckage of a home in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Rethinking Disaster Response for a More Resilient Future

Billion-dollar disasters like Hurricane Katrina are becoming more frequent, and they don’t affect everyone equally. Before the next disaster strikes, we must invest in natural infrastructure to better protect people, birds, and the places we all call home. Audubon suggests five ways Congress can reform Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs to take a smarter, fairer approach to buffering communities from future disasters. Read more