Historic Oregon Bill Generating Conservation Funding Is Signed Into Law
House Bill 4134, dubbed 1.25% for Wildlife Bill, passed the Oregon State Senate in February and has now been signed into law by Governor Tina Kotek. American Bird Conservancy (ABC) strongly supported the 1.25% for Wildlife Bill, a proactive measure expected to raise up to $30 million annually for wi...
Endangered Species Act 101
Since it was signed into law in 1973, the ESA has become an incredibly effective tool for preventing extinctions. A remarkable 99 percent of all species listed under the ESA since its creation have avoided extinction, and it has been responsible for some incredible conservation comebacks.
Rimay Cóndor Environmental Conservation Area Protects 42,000 Acres in the High Andes of Peru
The Rimay Condor ACA spans 42,007 acres (17,000 hectares) in the High Andes of Peru. Endemic, threatened, and fragile ecosystem-associated species inhabit this area, such as the Ash-breasted Tit-Tyrant.
Jersey City’s Bird-Friendly Ordinance Will Make Skies Safer Along a Busy Migratory Route
Jersey City, New Jersey has passed its Bird-Safe Ordinance after a unanimous vote by City Council. The bird-friendly building guidelines will make the skies safer for millions of birds that migrate through the region each year.
With Removal From the Endangered Species Act, the Lesser Prairie-Chicken’s Survival Is in Jeopardy
The Lesser Prairie-Chicken has been removed from the Endangered Species Act, making the future of this iconic grassland species uncertain.
Dallas Convention Center is Making the Skyline Safer for Birds
The Dallas skyline will soon be safer for birds. The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, located in Dallas, Texas, recently unveiled its plans to adopt bird-friendly glass while it is currently undergoing a $3.7 billion renovation.
The World’s Most Important Sites for Nature
A new paper coauthored by staff members from American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and published in Biological Reviews reveals that the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) network has grown to be the most comprehensive global map of critical biodiversity sites since the framework was formalized in 2016. There ar...
