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Q&A: Audubon’s Restates Support for Conditions of Icebreaker Wind Project Permit
News

Q&A: Audubon’s Restates Support for Conditions of Icebreaker Wind Project Permit

Audubon supports wind energy when it is properly sited and managed

Which Great Lakes Wetlands Do Birds Need Most? Audubon Scientists Find Out
Coastal Wetlands

Which Great Lakes Wetlands Do Birds Need Most? Audubon Scientists Find Out

The research on identifying critical Great Lakes coastal wetlands will help put conservation efforts where they’re most needed.

Bipartisan Bill Will Help Cut Pollution While Helping Farmers, Foresters, and Wildlife
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Bipartisan Bill Will Help Cut Pollution While Helping Farmers, Foresters, and Wildlife

The legislation helps the agriculture and forestry industries naturally remove carbon from the atmosphere, creating a cleaner future for birds and people.

A Moment of Reflection…and Determination
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A Moment of Reflection…and Determination

Audubon CEO David Yarnold shares the message he sent to all Audubon staff after a weekend of turmoil and heartbreak in the wake of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of the police.

Audubon’s Restoration Internships set birds and interns up for long-term success
Blog

Audubon’s Restoration Internships set birds and interns up for long-term success

Celebrating its 15th-year Anniversary, Audubon's Restoration Internships provide crucial job training for emerging professionals and restore crucial habitat for the benefit of birds and people.

COVID-19 Updates & Information
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COVID-19 Updates & Information

A message from the Audubon Great Lakes team regarding programming, state office, and center guidance and closures to keep you informed and up-to-date during this challenging time.

More Than 100 Acres of Wetlands to be Restored on Southeast Side of Chicago
Coastal Wetlands

Restoring Habitat at Powderhorn Lake Forest Preserve

Connecting two lakes to reestablish more than 100 acres of vital marsh habitat that marsh birds rely on.

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