Celebrating Major Policy Wins for Wetlands and the Salton Sea
From protecting wetlands for both birds and communities to creating the Salton Sea Conservancy, we have two incredible policy wins to celebrate. These victories are thanks to dedicated California legislators, our partners, and every Audubon supporter who let their representatives know they stand firmly behind California’s biodiversity, birds, communities, and the future we build together.
AB 2875: No Net Loss of Wetlands
The Legislature passed AB 2875 to protect California’s wetlands following the rollback of federal protections under a Supreme Court decision last year. The court’s ruling in Sackett vs. EPA redefined the federal scope of wetlands, removing protections for many streams that do not flow year-round. This left ephemeral streams, which flow only seasonally, vulnerable to development and pollution.