Originating from the word “Rapon” which translates to Black-bellied Whistling Duck within the Makushi language, the Rupununi River flows north after which east, where it then joins the mighty Essequibo River that flows northward through the remainder of Guyana, ultimately meeting its end on the country’s (only) Atlantic coast. During the rainy season the Rupununi … Read more
The Mississippi River is one among our most vital natural assets, providing drinking water to over 20 million Americans. The river’s watershed encompasses 40 percent of the contiguous United States and spans 31 states. The diverse habitats along the river host a globally significant flyway supporting greater than 325 species of birds. That’s just a … Read more
For greater than a decade, Raise the River—a binational coalition of NGOs that features Audubon —has been restoring habitat in the Colorado River Delta. A latest publication shows how additional efforts could optimize sites for restoration where it provides maximum advantages for birds, offering a vision for efficient restoration that would eliminate guesswork and reduce … Read more
COLORADO RIVER DELTA, MEXICO—A recent tool will higher support habitat in the Colorado River Delta through identifying key areas for restoration, based on a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Management. This significant scientific contribution will allow for optimizing limited water and financial resources in the Colorado River Delta, which, because of great … Read more
Rapid City, S.D. (January 22, 2024) — The National Audubon Society proudly broadcasts that Cheyenne River Buffalo Ranch, owned by renowned wildlife biologist Dan O’Brien and his family and the house ranch for his Wild Idea Buffalo Co., has achieved bird-friendly habitat certification through Audubon’s Conservation Ranching program. Wild Idea Buffalo Co. will change into the … Read more