Audubon Great Lakes News

News, stories, updates, and more from Audubon Great Lakes covering Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
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Investing in the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
July 28, 2025 — Young Adult Conservation Corps expands, providing Cook County’s diverse communities to conservation job opportunities
Wisconsin State Budget Includes Critical Funding to Restore Wetlands—Opportunity Remains to Extend State’s Most Impactful Conservation Program
July 10, 2025 — The Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Program and Oneida Bird Monitoring Program receives important funding; Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program left on cutting room floor
Governor DeWine Vetoes Harmful Language in State Budget Impacting Ohio’s Clean Water Program
July 01, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for Audubon Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
Ohio Approves Solar Project in Long-Awaited Decision, Takes Important Step to Address Climate Change
June 26, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for Audubon Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
Ohio Lawmakers Roll Back Ability to Protect Clean Water in State Budget, Now Advances to Governor’s Desk
June 26, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for Audubon Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
Leigh Ann Miller Named Ohio Centers Director for Audubon
June 26, 2025 — New role will oversee Grange Insurance Audubon Center in Columbus, OH and Aullwood Audubon in Dayton OH
Legislation Introduced to Extend Vital Conservation Program in Wisconsin
June 04, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for Audubon Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
Audubon Great Lakes Conservation Manager Recognized for Conservation Work to Protect Wisconsin Birds
May 30, 2025 — Tom Prestby receives Wisconsin Society for Ornithology’s Noel J. Cutright Conservation Award
Audubon Members Meet with Michigan Lawmakers to Advocate for Birds
May 29, 2025 — Chapter leaders in Michigan meet with lawmakers to share the importance of bird-friendly policies
Bands That Tell A Story: How Bird Banding Protects the Great Lakes Piping Plover and More
May 23, 2025