Adam Forrer

Policy Director, Climate
About

Adam Forrer is a Policy Director at Audubon Great Lakes. He oversees Audubon Great Lakes' climate and energy policy work, with a special focus on Indiana. 

Previously, Forrer worked at the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance focusing on public policy, membership, and communications. Prior to that, Forrer served as the Atlantic Region Manager at the Southeastern Wind Coalition, a nonprofit working to advance wind energy in the Southeast, where he led their issue campaigns in priority states. Forrer started his career in D.C as a federal policy intern with the National Audubon Society and has worked for the Sierra Club, as well. He serves on several committees with the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Indianapolis Walk/ Run and the Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care and Control Foundation, and also volunteers for the Indianapolis Zoo. 

 

Forrer graduated from George Washington University with a Masters in Environmental Resource Policy. He earned his bachelor’s degrees in both Political Science and Environmental Studies from the University of Richmond where he had earned a scholarship to play baseball. 

Articles by Adam Forrer

Powering Wisconsin’s Future While Protecting Birds and Wildlife
November 24, 2025 — The Vista Sands Solar Project commits to conserve the Greater-Prairie Chicken
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
Panelists gather for a group photo.
Grand Rapids Gather for Birds and Brews to Learn About Solutions to Protect Birds, Communities
November 19, 2024 — Audubon Great Lakes and Grand Rapids Audubon Club welcomed residents and local policy experts for a discussion on opportunities to protect birds and communities
Community Solar Brings People Together to Help Birds
April 29, 2024 — There are exciting opportunities to expand community solar to help protect birds from climate change