Press Center

Audubon is a leader in Great Lakes conservation for the places birds need, today and tomorrow.

Experts are on-hand to assist members of the media looking for information on topics such as birds, habitat conservation, climate change, conservation-related policy, and a variety of related issues. To speak to an Audubon Great Lakes expert, contact our office via email at AudubonGreatLakes@Audubon.org

Subscribe to our newelstter for updates about Audubon Great Lakes conservation work and news about our activities and local events here

Audubon Great Lakes News

​A Resurgence in Calumet Wetlands
Blog

​A Resurgence in Calumet Wetlands

Sandhill Crane Populations Are Soaring Thanks to Local Conservation Efforts

Grand Rapids Gather for Birds and Brews to Learn About Solutions to Protect Birds, Communities
Blog

Grand Rapids Gather for Birds and Brews to Learn About Solutions to Protect Birds, Communities

Audubon Great Lakes and Grand Rapids Audubon Club welcomed residents and local policy experts for a discussion on opportunities to protect birds and communities

Northwest Indiana Residents Discuss Wetlands Protections at Audubon Birds and Brews
Blog

Northwest Indiana Residents Discuss Wetlands Protections at Audubon Birds and Brews

Audubon Great Lakes and Dunes-Calumet Audubon Society welcomed residents and local policy experts for a discussion on opportunities to protect birds and communities

Winter Finch Frenzy
Blog

Winter Finch Frenzy

Your Guide to Winter Finches of the Great Lakes Region

Audubon Chapters Gather to Discuss Importance of Collaborating to Protect Great Lakes Birds
News

Audubon Chapters Gather to Discuss Importance of Collaborating to Protect Great Lakes Birds

Chapter leaders, members and partners from across the Great Lakes region came together for the Audubon Great Lakes Chapter Gathering in Gary, Indiana

Audubon Great Lakes’ Radio Towers Detect Migratory Bird Species of Conservation Need
Blog

Audubon Great Lakes’ Radio Towers Detect Migratory Bird Species of Conservation Need

Seven radio towers connect the Great Lakes coastline to the global Motus Wildlife Tracking Network

Audubon Great Lakes Shares Solutions to Challenges Facing the Region at the 2024 Great Lakes Conference
Blog

Audubon Great Lakes Shares Solutions to Challenges Facing the Region at the 2024 Great Lakes Conference

Audubon Great Lakes presented on importance of wetlands restoration, strong policies to protect wetlands and community engagement

Sharing Our Shore – Waukegan Program Brings Community and Partners Together to Protect Piping Plovers
Blog

Sharing Our Shore – Waukegan Program Brings Community and Partners Together to Protect Piping Plovers

A partnership between a local Audubon chapter and their municipality is helping Great Lakes Piping Plovers succeed in Lake County, Illinois 

New Study Reveals Common Grackle Predation Threat to Endangered Great Lakes Piping Plovers
Homepage

New Study Reveals Common Grackle Predation Threat to Endangered Great Lakes Piping Plovers

First photographic documentation of Common Grackles consuming Piping Plover eggs

A Hopeful Future: Another Record-Breaking Season for Great Lakes Piping Plovers
Press Center

A Hopeful Future: Another Record-Breaking Season for Great Lakes Piping Plovers

A unified effort of dedicated conservationists, volunteers and community members are driving the recovery of an endangered shorebird

Ways You Can Help