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Read the latest press releases from Audubon North Carolina. For media inquiries, contact Ben Graham at 919-880-3793 or ben.graham@audubon.org.

Latest Media Releases

Audubon Statement: Climate and Equity Executive Order Builds on Bipartisan Energy Bill
Climate

Audubon Statement: Climate and Equity Executive Order Builds on Bipartisan Energy Bill

January 7, 2022 — Gov. Cooper’s Executive Order 246 provides important next steps for North Carolina clean energy transition.
Audubon and Coalition Announce Conservation Plan for Currituck Marshes
Coast

Audubon and Coalition Announce Conservation Plan for Currituck Marshes

November 30, 2021 — Marsh migration and restoration will be key as Currituck region adapts to rapid coastal change.
National Grant will Fund Audubon’s Marsh Restoration Project in Currituck Sound
Media Releases

National Grant will Fund Audubon’s Marsh Restoration Project in Currituck Sound

November 22, 2021 — New funding will support innovative approaches to preserving and recovering a threatened ecosystem.
NC Budget Includes Historic Investments in Conservation, Flood Resilience
News

NC Budget Includes Historic Investments in Conservation, Flood Resilience

November 16, 2021 — Bold conservation investment will protect and restore natural landscapes for birds and people.
Audubon Statement: NC Clean Energy Bill is a Big Bipartisan Win for Birds and People
News

Audubon Statement: NC Clean Energy Bill is a Big Bipartisan Win for Birds and People

October 4, 2021 — House Bill 951 sets aggressive clean energy goals and puts North Carolina on a path toward meaningful climate action.
Audubon Statement: NC House Energy Bill Falls Short on Clean Energy
Media Releases

Audubon Statement: NC House Energy Bill Falls Short on Clean Energy

July 15, 2021 — The stakes couldn’t be clearer: we need bold climate solutions for birds and people. Instead we get a costly bill that fails to deliver on clean energy.
Back in Action: Audubon Biologists, Volunteers Ready for Busy Bird Nesting Season
Media Releases

Back in Action: Audubon Biologists, Volunteers Ready for Busy Bird Nesting Season

By Ben Graham
April 29, 2021 — As coastal nesting season heats up, new study shows importance of bird sanctuary stewardship.
One of North Carolina’s Last Unprotected Barrier Islands to be Conserved
Media Releases

One of North Carolina’s Last Unprotected Barrier Islands to be Conserved

April 21, 2021 — Conservation groups, family landowners rally to conserve Hutaff Island.
How Many Birds Will You Find During This Year's Great Backyard Bird Count?
Community Science

How Many Birds Will You Find During This Year's Great Backyard Bird Count?

Annual worldwide birdwatching event runs from February 12 to 15, 2021.

Five-Year Statewide Bird Survey to Begin in March
Media Releases

Five-Year Statewide Bird Survey to Begin in March

January 15, 2021 — The North Carolina Bird Atlas looks to harness the power of birdwatchers to advance avian research and conservation.

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