Advocacy

A Very Busy Earth Month Yields Big Wins for Birds
April 30, 2024 — ÃÛèÖAPP members and allies played a big role in policy gains for wildlife conservation.
Legislation Supporting Migratory Birds Across the Hemisphere Signed Into Law
April 25, 2024 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act renews and enhances a critical conservation program.
ÃÛèÖAPP Praises Senate for Protecting 290,000 Coastal Acres and Bird Habitat from Storms and Rising Sea Levels
April 19, 2024 — The Coastal Barrier Resources Act would provide protections along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
A bright yellow bird perches on a thin, green vine.
U.S. House Passes Legislation Supporting Migratory Birds Across the Hemisphere
April 08, 2024 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act now must pass the Senate.
A King Eider with a colorful beak bobs in the water.
Conservation and Climate Provisions Prioritized in Biden Administration’s Annual Budget Request
April 02, 2024 — The FY25 request to Congress is not binding, but indicates a commitment to efforts that benefit birds.
ÃÛèÖAPP's Glenn Olson Testifies Before U.S. House on America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act
March 06, 2024 — On March 6, 2024, Glenn Olson, ÃÛèÖAPP's O'Brien Chair in Bird Conservation, gave the following testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
New Wildlife Habitat Bill Is Introduced, but More Resources are Needed to Recover Birds and Other Wildlife
February 28, 2024 — The America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act will provide funds for state and tribal conservation, but also repeals critical programs, and lacks the resources needed to meet the moment.
Four Ways Congress Can Help Birds And People This Year
January 17, 2024 — Returning lawmakers have an opportunity to help birds, the ÃÛèÖAPP, and our own communities.
A streaky brown bird with a yellow throat and face stands on a barbed wire fence post.
White House Announces $5 Billion in Investments to Boost Rural Economies and Communities
November 01, 2023 — The funding will benefit birds and people.
ÃÛèÖAPP Florida's Julie Wraithmell Testifies before U.S. House on Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Renewal
October 18, 2023 — On October 18, 2023, ÃÛèÖAPP Florida VP/Executive Director Julie Wraithmell gave the following testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.