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

Reverse the Rollback of the MBTA
Advocacy

Reverse the Rollback of the MBTA

The Department of the Interior has announced its Record of Decision in the last step to strip away critical MBTA protections, giving industries a free pass for bird deaths.

Protect Seabirds by Saving Forage Fish
Advocacy

Protect Seabirds by Saving Forage Fish

Seabirds rely on fish as their primary food source, but they often can’t find enough to eat.

Speak Up for the Endangered Species Act
Advocacy

Speak Up for the Endangered Species Act

Ask your members of Congress to oppose efforts to weaken this vital law.

Connecticut Files Lawsuit Challenging Rollback of Endangered Species Act
News

Connecticut Files Lawsuit Challenging Rollback of Endangered Species Act

California joins 16 other states, the District of Columbia and the City of New York in federal lawsuit. ​

Coastal Resilience and the Future of Connecticut's Coast
Advocacy

Coastal Resilience and the Future of Connecticut's Coast

Our coasts are changing, but we can help keep them resilient to benefit birds and people.

Audubon Applauds Federal Lawsuit Challenging Rollback of Endangered Species Act
Advocacy

Audubon Applauds Federal Lawsuit Challenging Rollback of Endangered Species Act

California leads 16 other states, the District of Columbia and the City of New York in federal lawsuit. ​

How Will New Offshore Wind Projects Affect Connecticut’s Birds and Wildlife?
Advocacy

How Will New Offshore Wind Projects Affect Connecticut’s Birds and Wildlife?

The Commission on Environmental Standards' report and recommendations hold the start of an answer.

$1.3 billion a year for at-risk species
Advocacy

$1.3 billion a year for at-risk species

The bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would direct resources to recover species BEFORE they reach the brink of extinction.

Offshore Wind Bill Passes, Audubon Joins Commission on Environmental Standards
News

Offshore Wind Bill Passes, Audubon Joins Commission on Environmental Standards

The Commission will provide input on best practices for avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating any impacts to wildlife.

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