Yesterday’s passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ-7), a former chair and ranking member of the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee, follows a distinguished career in which he served as a dedicated advocate for conservation and a champion of Tribal and public lands.
“Rep. Grijalva worked tirelessly to advance policies that safeguarded our lands and waters, which in turn protected and nurtured birds and the ecosystems they need to survive,” said Felice Stadler, vice president of government affairs at the National Audubon Society. “He understood the profound connection between nature and community well-being. Through his advocacy, he championed sustainable land management practices, ensuring future generations would have the opportunity to witness the beauty of migratory birds in flight and the songs of native species. His leadership and commitment to conservation will be sorely missed in Congress, but his legacy will inspire and benefit generations to come.”
For more on Rep. Grijalva’s legacy as a conservation leader, see our statement from December: Audubon Praises Rep. Grijalva’s Leadership and Accomplishments as He Steps Down as Natural Resources Ranking Member.
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The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.
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