Advocacy + Policy

Audubon Connecticut is the voice for birds, wildlife, and nature. Our staff and network work tirelessly on behalf of a healthy environment, rich in biodiversity. We are a respected and influential voice on a national level in Washington, D.C., with the legislature in Hartford, Connecticut, and at the municipal level in towns and cities throughout the state, fighting for laws and policies that benefit birds, other wildlife, and people.

From clean air and water to support for the state’s forests, coast, and other natural habitats, many of the same issues that touch people also touch birds. As a supporter of Audubon, you, too, have a critical role to play as an advocate of conservation, ensuring that our policymakers at the local, state, and federal level support strong environmental laws and conservation action.

If we don't act now, our pristine tidal marshes, unbroken swaths of woodlands, and swells of whispering grasslands will continue to vanish, taking with them the diversity of birds and wildlife that make Connecticut such a wonderful place.

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Policy News & Information

Low river herring numbers threaten our Long Island Sound ecosystem
Policy

Low river herring numbers threaten our Long Island Sound ecosystem

These forage fish need better protections so they can continue to provide meals for birds, larger fish, and other wildlife

Rodenticides may not target birds, but they do kill them
Policy

Rodenticides may not target birds, but they do kill them

Content warning: This article sadly includes a description of a deceased owl that was brought to our Sharon Audubon Center’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic.

"Lights Out" Bill Passes House Unanimously
News

"Lights Out" Bill Passes House Unanimously

It is now up to the Senate to help save migratory birds from fatal collisions

Opportunity to Gain 5,200 Protected Coastal Acres
Policy

Opportunity to Gain 5,200 Protected Coastal Acres

An update to the Coastal Barrier Resources Act would impact birds that depend on our shoreline, wetlands, and estuaries.

New Tidal Creek Established at Great Meadows Marsh
Coasts

New Tidal Creek Established at Great Meadows Marsh

Saltwater aids in keeping invasive species (specifically phragmites) at-bay while allowing native marsh grasses to flourish.

Connecticut's First National Estuarine Research Reserve Spans Over 52,000 Acres
News

Connecticut's First National Estuarine Research Reserve Spans Over 52,000 Acres

It includes an Important Bird Area and critical nesting and migratory habitat.

Progress made on freshwater ponds at Great Meadows Marsh
Coasts

Progress made on freshwater ponds at Great Meadows Marsh

Freshwater pond areas, overtaken by invasive plants, are currently being revitalized.

$4M Marsh Restoration Project Launches in Stratford
Coasts

$4M Marsh Restoration Project Launches in Stratford

By spring/summer 2022, Great Meadows Marsh will be a haven for people and wildlife, rather than a home for mosquitoes and invasive plants.

Wildlife Guards Advocate for Birds, on Beaches and in the General Assembly
Coasts

Wildlife Guards Advocate for Birds, on Beaches and in the General Assembly

A productive month for Audubon Connecticut's high school-age shorebird stewards, both on and off the beach.

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