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Global Conservation Collaboration in Action!

Last week, we wrote about why we sent a team to Cali, Colombia for COP16, the 2024 UN Biodiversity COP. Now, after a whirlwind of participating in panel discussions, attending negotiating sessions, and meeting with conservationists from around the world, most of our COP16 team is back in California and we’re reflecting on everything that

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CEO Transition

Anne Chadwick, Point Blue Board Chair As the Chair of Point Blue’s Board of Directors, I’m writing to share some important news. Last week, Manuel Oliva notified the Board of Directors that he will be stepping down from his role as CEO, effective November 15th. Mani will be leaving the organization for an exciting new

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Point Blue Lands in Cali, Colombia for COP16

We’re here for many reasons, representing different Point Blue programs and priorities, and taking on different roles. But all of us are here because of Point Blue’s deep commitment to safeguarding our planet’s diverse plants and wildlife.

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The Making of a Mascot

Every year, our Bird-A-Thon Committee picks a bird species to serve as the mascot for the Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon. For the 46th Annual Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon, committee members Heather Cameron, Aaron Haiman, and Melissa Pitkin selected the Red-breasted Nuthatch. There are a lot of things about nuthatches that make them a great avian ambassador: They

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Pin Your Support for Tidal Marsh

Today, artist Jordan Ma of Observation Society and Point Blue Conservation Science are thrilled to announce the launch of a six species tidal marsh restoration enamel pin series! Each species represents a key species within San Francisco Bay’s tidal marsh ecosystem.

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Illustrating Science, Expanding Impact through Art

We’re excited to welcome Maria Amorette Klos (she/her or they/them), our second-ever early-career science illustrator, to Point Blue. This position is generously supported by the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and aims to provide an early career scientific illustrator with meaningful knowledge, skills, and hands-on experiences in conservation science that can really make a difference in their career.

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Visual Summary of Our 2024 Annual Meeting

On Wednesday June 26, Point Blue hosted our 2024 Annual Meeting, which was held virtually over Zoom. Our featured presentation was on the launch of our international MSP+ grantmaking program, through which we provide financial support to organizations along the 13-country Pacific Flyway, from Mexico to Chile, all in support of migratory shorebird conservation. After

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