Audubon Great Lakes News

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Audubon and Partners Announce Start of Wetland Enhancement Work at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area

March 31, 2026 — Restoration of Wetland Habitat Will Benefit Migrating and Nesting Waterfowl, Marsh Birds, and Fish

U.S. House Passes Legislation to Reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

March 26, 2026

Audubon Advocates Gather at Statehouse, Call for Wetland Protections and Renewable Energy Solutions to Protect Birds

March 12, 2026 — Michiganders flock to the Michigan State Capitol for Audubon Great Lakes Advocacy Day

Congress Continues Its Bipartisan Commitment to the Great Lakes, Birds that Depend on Them

February 23, 2026 — Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Receives $369 million in Funding

Conservation Advocates Gather at Statehouse, Call for Solutions to Protect Birds and their Habitats

February 18, 2026 — Indiana Governor Braun Delivers Remarks at Audubon Great Lakes Advocacy Day

How Birding Brought One Michigan Chapter Leader to 48 Countries

December 17, 2025 — For Don Burlett of Oakland Bird Alliance, travel and community are at the heart of birding

Powering Wisconsin’s Future While Protecting Birds and Wildlife

November 24, 2025 — The Vista Sands Solar Project commits to conserve the Greater Prairie-Chicken

Legislation to Create Community Energy Program in Ohio Passes House, Moves to State Senate

November 20, 2025

The Comeback Continues: A Fourth Record-Breaking Year for Great Lakes Piping Plovers

November 18, 2025 — Collaboration and commitment are driving the continued rebound of a cherished Great Lakes shorebird

Audubon Great Lakes Honored with Regional Conservation Award for Wetlands Restoration at Powderhorn Lake Forest Preserve

November 18, 2025 — Recognition for positive change for nature and communities in the Calumet Region

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