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Rep. Mrvan, The Wetlands Initiative, and Audubon staff and members smiling at the camera
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan Goes Birding with Audubon Great Lakes at Wetlands Restoration Site in Gary, Indiana
November 18, 2025 — Wetland restoration along the West Branch of the Little Calumet River is benefiting birds, communities thanks to federal programs like the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
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Bobolink.
Illinois General Assembly Passes Legislation to Advance Clean Energy Needed to Protect Birds and Communities
November 06, 2025 — Audubon Great Lakes celebrates passage of The Clean, Reliable Grid Affordability Act
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Upland Sandpiper
Wisconsin’s Badger Hollow Wind Project Approved with Birds in Mind
October 24, 2025 — Working with developers and the community, Audubon identified opportunities to promote conservation strategies to secure the best outcomes for birds
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Bobolink, male and female.
Saving Wisconsin's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
October 17, 2025 — How the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is making a difference for birds—and why it’s important to act now
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Audubon Joins Great Lakes Leaders to Advance Water Protections for Birds and People
October 15, 2025 — Community-driven collaboration and coordinated local and federal action emerge as top priorities at annual Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition Conference in Rochester, New York
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Michigan Budget Includes Critical Funding to Conserve Wetlands for Birds, Communities
October 09, 2025 — FY26 budget includes $1 million for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to acquire and conserve wetlands throughout the state
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Columbus Residents Gather for Forum on Ohio’s Energy Future, Importance for Birds
October 07, 2025 — Panel of local, state and federal experts shared opportunities to stabilize the climate to protect birds and create resilient communities
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Audubon Great Lakes Executive Director Michelle Parker Reappointed Chair of Illinois Nature Preserves Commission
September 29, 2025 — Parker to Lead Commission Focused on Protecting Illinois’ Natural and Cultural Resources
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Ohio Approves Solar Project in Fairfield County, An Important Step to Address Climate Change
September 08, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for Audubon Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
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Lake Erie, Ohio. Credit: Sydney Walsh/Audubon
On World Lakes Day, Celebrating the Great Lakes—a Haven for Birds People and our Shared Future
August 27, 2025 — A globally significant ecosystem with more than 10,000 miles of shoreline.
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