Advocacy at Audubon

Through grassroots and direct advocacy, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island promotes public policies and initiatives that protect birds, other wildlife, and natural resources. Audubon organizes people into campaigns and coalitions to build a strong and respected environmental movement in Rhode Island and to increase the environmental literacy of elected officials and policymakers.

The challenges affecting today’s environment are on the rise as we face the climate crisis and new threats to our valuable natural resources. To remain a strong independent voice for nature, the support of Audubon volunteers, members, donors, and fellow community members is crucial.

2023 Legislative Priorities

Check back here often for updates on the legislation we are currently following, along with the latest actions you can take to support our advocacy efforts.

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Latest Audubon Advocacy News

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March 29, 2024

Use Your Consumer Power to Speak for Pollinators

Rhode Island businesses are no longer permitted to sell pesticides containing neonicotinoids to untrained users. You can continue to support pollinators by holding accountable local businesses that sell landscaping products.

March 1, 2024

ACTION ALERT: Conservation programs have been left out of the 2025 state budget

We are asking the General Assembly to add $16 Million to the Green Bond to ensure that we can continue to protect farmland, open spaces, and forests in Rhode Island! Please show your support by submitting written testimony and coming to the State House next Wednesday, March 6th at 4 pm!
RSVP for the hearing: https://bit.ly/GreenBondRI2024
Guidance for writing and submitting Testimony: https://bit.ly/3TjOode

February 27, 2024

ACTION ALERT: Volunteers needed for bird/window collision data collection

Each year in the United States, as many as 1 billion birds die from flying into windows. Help us understand which birds are dying & and where: monitor & report window strike deaths to the Audubon Society of RI this spring.

January 5, 2024

An Update on Solar Siting Reform

In 2023, RI’s General Assembly passed the state’s first-ever solar siting legislation. As we head into the 2024 legislative session, see what Audubon has been up to and how you can get involved with forest protection this year.