Audubon Great Lakes

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Audubon Great Lakes is a regional office of Audubon, learn more at gl.audubon.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Audubon works throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. State programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners give Audubon an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. A nonprofit conservation organization since 1905, Audubon believes in a world in which people and wildlife thrive.

Articles by Audubon Great Lakes

An Autonomous Recording Unit faces a luscious wetland to record bird songs.
Audubon Great Lakes Uses Groundbreaking Techniques to Monitor Endangered Marsh Birds in Indiana
August 26, 2024 — New technology is helping fill critical data gaps and inform on-the-ground conservation
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Wetlands at Wigwam Bay State Wildlife Area, Michigan.
Michigan Budget Includes Critical Funding to Restore Wetlands, A Victory for Wildlife and Communities
August 07, 2024 — Funding empowers local governments to restore wetlands before flooding events and protect bird habitat
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National Audubon Society Launches Conservation Ranching Program in Wisconsin to Support Declining Grassland Bird Populations
June 27, 2024 — Bird-friendly certification aims to improve bird habitat and connect consumers to conservation
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American Robin, adult and chicks. Sandy Spicknall/Audubon Photography Awards
I Found a Bird Nest in a Bad Location – What Can I do to Help?
June 25, 2024 — Your quick guide to bird nest conflicts across the Great Lakes
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Audubon Great Lakes Submits Testimony in Support of Community Solar in Michigan
June 24, 2024 — Michigan SB 152 & SB 153 offer opportunities to expand solar access to help protect birds from climate change
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Audubon Advocates Gather at Michigan State Capitol, Call for Wetlands Protections and Climate Change Solutions to Protect Birds
June 04, 2024 — Michiganders flock to the Michigan State Capitol for Audubon Great Lakes Advocacy Day
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A Common Gallinule stands on floating vegetation within a wetland.
Legislation to Fund Restoration of the Great Lakes Advances to U.S. Senate
May 01, 2024 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for Audubon Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
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A Black Tern sits on its nest in a Michigan marsh.
Michigan Budget Advances, Funding to Protect Wetlands Included
April 23, 2024 — Attributable to Audubon Great Lakes’ Freshwater Policy Director, Brian Vigue
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Governor Evers Signs Legislation to Protect Wetlands, A Bipartisan Victory for Birds and Communities
April 03, 2024 — SB 222 empowers local governments to restore wetlands before flooding events occur
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Governor Holcomb Signs SB 246 Into Law, Incentivizing Private Landowners to Protect Wetlands
March 12, 2024 — Attributable to Policy Director of Freshwater for Audubon Great Lakes, Brian Vigue
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