Conservation News and Articles

Learn how Wandering Albatrosses could help detect pirate fishing — the same illegal fishing that often kills albatrosses.

Showing that bipartisan legislation still can pass occasionally, the Great American Outdoors Act was passed and was signed into law on August 4. Groups from the US Chamber of Commerce to the Pew Charitable Trust applauded the legislation, which was strongly advocated by Audubon. The bill provides permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation

In a huge win for bird conservation, a federal court struck down the current administration’s reinterpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. You can read background and details at the national Audubon website.