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Stories about birds and their conservation from the Audubon Network

Horned Lark. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies

Stories, news, birding information, activities, and more related to birds and bird conservation in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.

Colorado’s Stream & Wetlands Protection Bill Becomes a Law
Western Rivers Initiative

Colorado’s Stream & Wetlands Protection Bill Becomes a Law

By Nathan Boyer-Rechlin

Representing the environment as a stakeholder in Colorado’s HB24-1379 rulemaking.

Ninth Circuit Upholds Decision in Favor of Greater Sage-grouse Habitat
Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative

Ninth Circuit Upholds Decision in Favor of Greater Sage-grouse Habitat

Greater Sage-Grouse in the news again as court invalidates oil and gas leasing in essential habitat

Conservation, Sporting Groups Urge Bureau of Land Management to Finish Habitat Management Plans for Greater Sage-Grouse 
Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative

Conservation, Sporting Groups Urge Bureau of Land Management to Finish Habitat Management Plans for Greater Sage-Grouse 

Finalized Management Plans in Colorado and Oregon Demonstrate Progress 

Flowing Forward: Reviving Streams Through Partnerships
Western Water Initiative

Flowing Forward: Reviving Streams Through Partnerships

By Abby Burk

The launch of a stream restoration project on a Colorado Ranch.

Organizations Optimistic about Final Plan to Protect Sage-Grouse Habitat, Call for Work to Begin 
Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative

Organizations Optimistic about Final Plan to Protect Sage-Grouse Habitat, Call for Work to Begin 

BLM plan aims to stanch steep decline of iconic bird 

Simple Ways to Ease Into Fall and Winter Yard Cleanup for Birds
Habitat Hero

Simple Ways to Ease Into Fall and Winter Yard Cleanup for Birds

By Ann Kendall

Discover how to transition to a more naturalistic, bird-friendly yard.

Our 2024 Audubon Conservation Ranching Bird Monitoring Results
Conservation Ranching Initiative

Our 2024 Audubon Conservation Ranching Bird Monitoring Results

By Dusty Downey

Bird activity and sightings on Audubon Certified bird-friendly ranches were noticeably higher this year.

Renewable Energy Siting in Colorado
Climate Change

Renewable Energy Siting in Colorado

How we can make the most of SB24-212 and promising new renewable energy siting resources in Colorado.

House Passes Three Bills to Protect Coasts and Great Salt Lake from a Changing Climate
Saline Lakes Program

House Passes Three Bills to Protect Coasts and Great Salt Lake from a Changing Climate

The legislation will buffer both people and birds from the effects of drought, storms, and sea-level rise.

10,000 Acre-Feet of Water to Benefit Great Salt Lake, Jordan River, Birds, Habitats and Communities
Saline Lakes Program

10,000 Acre-Feet of Water to Benefit Great Salt Lake, Jordan River, Birds, Habitats and Communities

Partners Work Together to Bring New Water Flows

Learn about birds and get involved.