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Maddie Burakoff
Verified
Associate Editor, Audubon
New York
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North Carolina's Cape Fear River Is a ‘Forever Chemical’ Hotspot-What Does That Mean for Its Birds and People?
By Maddie Burakoff Verified| Audubon Verified South Pelican Island belongs to the birds. Royal Terns circle and screech above this spit of sand and shrub, which juts out of North Carolina’s winding Cape Fear River. Grackles hop among the bushes as sandpipers dart along the water. And as the name of the island suggests, Brown Pelicans abound. On a gleaming August morning, people have ventured into this avian realm to set up a temporary health clinic along the shore.
By Maddie Burakoff Verified| Audubon Verified Ayana Elizabeth Johnson believes humans can restore and protect nature while staring down a planetary crisis. She’s convinced we can limit warming, prevent climate disasters, transform our culture, and find a way to have abundant and healthy life on Earth. But don’t call her an optimist. “Hope can be a very passive emotion,” says Johnson, a marine biologist, policy expert, and writer. “I think it’s insufficient.
By Maddie Burakoff Verified| Audubon Verified Whether they hop around the prairie, dabble in wetlands, flit through forests, or forage along the shore, birds are suffering rapid population declines across the United States. That’s the finding from the latest State of the Birds report, a status check on the country’s avian life published every few years by a coalition of science and conservation groups, including Audubon. The 2025 report shows that birds across most habitats have suffered major losses since 1970.
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Audubon
The National Audubon Society is a prominent nonprofit organization in the U.S. focused on bird conservation and environmental protection. Established in 1905, it was inspired by early conservationists who fought against the commercial hunting of birds for fashion. Named after the naturalist John James Audubon, the society plays a vital role in wildlife preservation, advocating for policies and public education to safeguard avian species and their habitats. With nearly 500 local chapters, 23 state programs, and 41 nature centers, the society engages in various initiatives, including the Christmas Bird Count, a long-standing citizen-science project. It manages wildlife sanctuaries and offers community science opportunities, educational workshops, and resources to promote environmental stewardship. The organization also certifies sustainable beef producers through its Conservation Ranching Initiative and provides a database for native plants to support local bird populations. The National Audubon Society actively involves bird enthusiasts, conservationists, and educators in its mission to protect birds and their ecosystems.
Michigan, United States
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Founded: 1905