Ongoing- ACC continues to monitor state, regional, and national agencies’ actions, to alert members to any threats to birds/other wildlife and their habitats, and to celebrate positive accomplishments for birds/habitats/climate.
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What Do We Do About John James Audubon?
The founding father of American birding soared on the wings of white privilege. The birding community and organizations that bear his name must grapple with this racist legacy to create a more just, inclusive world. Read the article in Audubon Magazine at this link:
https://www.audubon.org/magazine/spring-2021/what-do-we-do-about-john-james-audubon
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Rex Brasher: The greatest bird artist you never heard of, and he didn’t own slaves.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/04/29/rex-brasher-audubon-birds-artist/
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https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2023/11/national-poll-shows-americans-strong-support-wildlife
Nearly 90 percent of those surveyed about wildlife in national parks say more needs to be done to protect animals and their habitats.
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Hunting and biodiversity loss: https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-warn-american-focus-hunting-reinforcing-biodiversity-loss-1846779
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