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Protect Beach-nesting Birds from Fireworks this July Fourth Weekend
Coastal Conservation

Protect Beach-nesting Birds from Fireworks this July Fourth Weekend

Least Terns, Black Skimmers, Wilson’s Plovers, Snowy Plovers, and American Oystercatchers nest on Florida coasts.

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Recap: Audubon Florida's 2024 Legislative Update
News

Recap: Audubon Florida's 2024 Legislative Update

We celebrate the good bills that made it across the finish line, and the bad bills we stopped in their tracks. Read on for details and thank you for lending your voice to make these successes possible.

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News & Updates

City of Marco Island Joins Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact
Climate

City of Marco Island Joins Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact

Marco Island takes major stride forward in building coastal resilience.

Florida Cabinet Protects More Than 5,000 Acres
Conservation

Florida Cabinet Protects More Than 5,000 Acres

Conservation easements and fee title purchases were funded through the Florida Forever and Rural & Family Lands Protection Programs.

2019 Wading Bird Season Shows Some Success but also How Far We Have Still to Go
Everglades

2019 Wading Bird Season Shows Some Success but also How Far We Have Still to Go

It is no surprise that 2019's wading bird numbers declined from the previous year.

Gulf of Mexico Drilling Moratorium Extended for 10 Years
Coastal Conservation

Gulf of Mexico Drilling Moratorium Extended for 10 Years

The moratorium protects Florida's coastal ecosystems and economies.

Town of Fort Myers Beach Rebukes Latest Attack on Little Estero Island Critical Wildlife Area
Coastal Conservation

Town of Fort Myers Beach Rebukes Latest Attack on Little Estero Island Critical Wildlife Area

Fort Myers Beach once again voted to protect critical habitat against the efforts of local property owners to build a boardwalk across state conservation lands at the edge of bird nesting and wintering grounds.

M-CORES Meetings this Week
News

M-CORES Meetings this Week

Where to leave public comment, talking points, and more.

Looking Back on the 2020 Rooftop Nesting Season and Looking Forward to Winter Volunteer Opportunities
Coastal Conservation

Looking Back on the 2020 Rooftop Nesting Season and Looking Forward to Winter Volunteer Opportunities

The Panhandle had a busy summer nesting season, but we need your help this winter.

City of Sanibel Joins Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact
Climate

City of Sanibel Joins Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact

Sanibel takes major stride forward in building coastal resilience.

Introducing New Members of Our Coastal Team!
Coastal Conservation

Introducing New Members of Our Coastal Team!

Who are they? Where are they? What was their flight path to Audubon? All that and more!

Court Strikes Down Trump Administration Policy That Let Companies Kill Birds
News

Court Strikes Down Trump Administration Policy That Let Companies Kill Birds

In a major victory for conservation groups, a federal judge ruled that the Migratory Bird Treaty Act covers unintentional but avoidable avian deaths.

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