WASHINGTON (November 9, 2022) – The next could be attributed to Elizabeth Grey, CEO of the Nationwide Audubon Society:
“Individuals have voted for the way forward for our communities, our nation, and our planet. Audubon pledges to proceed work with each newly elected and incumbent leaders to deal with the largest challenges dealing with birds and our planet.
“Birds are telling us that we face each a local weather and a biodiversity disaster. Two-thirds of North American birds are at rising threat of extinction as world temperatures rise. As an indicator species present in every kind of habitats, we all know that when birds are in hassle, persons are in hassle too.
“Caring about birds transcends politics. Birds come to your, neighborhood or window no matter who you’re or the way you vote. They want the identical issues individuals want: clear air, clear water, wholesome pure areas, and a wholesome local weather.
“We’re happy with our work with elected leaders on either side of the aisle to create a greater future for each individuals and wildlife. We’ll proceed to protect hard-fought wins just like the Inflation Discount Act, and construct on earlier successes to help communities, farmers, ranches, foresters, and different stewards to guard pure areas whereas selling livelihoods.
“From cities to distant refuges, our nationwide community of members, sanctuaries, schooling facilities, and regional workplaces present that defending birds and the locations they should survive advantages us all. We’ll proceed to work throughout the political spectrum to proceed to attain wins for birds and folks.”
About Audubon
The Nationwide Audubon Society protects birds and the locations they want, right now and tomorrow. Audubon works all through the Americas utilizing science, advocacy, schooling, and on-the-ground conservation. State applications, nature facilities, chapters, and companions give Audubon an unparalleled wingspan that reaches hundreds of thousands of individuals annually to tell, encourage, and unite various communities in conservation motion. A nonprofit conservation group since 1905, Audubon believes in a world wherein individuals and wildlife thrive. Study extra at www.audubon.org and on Fb, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.
Media Contact: Robyn Shepherd, robyn.shepherd@audubon.org