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New Study Tracks Waterbird Use of Chicago-area Wetlands
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New Study Tracks Waterbird Use of Chicago-area Wetlands

Research shows that wetland birds are using Chicagoland wetlands, despite the heavy surrounding urbanization

“Bird the Preserves” During Fall Migration Season
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“Bird the Preserves” During Fall Migration Season

The Forest Preserves of Cook County offers hotspots like Eggers Grove, a hidden gem for birding on Chicago’s Southeast Side

Building Properly Siting Transmission Lines Needed to Secure a Safer Future for Birds and People
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Building Properly Siting Transmission Lines Needed to Secure a Safer Future for Birds and People

We can expand renewable energy and protect birds

Great Lakes Piping Plovers Have a Record-breaking Breeding Season
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Great Lakes Piping Plovers Have a Record-breaking Breeding Season

Piping plover recovery partners are celebrating many successes as the summer comes to a close

Senator Tammy Baldwin Tours Allouez Bay Restoration Project with Audubon Great Lakes to Discuss Importance of Federal Policy on Local Conservation
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Senator Tammy Baldwin Tours Allouez Bay Restoration Project with Audubon Great Lakes to Discuss Importance of Federal Policy on Local Conservation

Audubon Great Lakes Shares Wetland Restoration Work, Thanks Sen. Baldwin for Championing Conservation Policy to Protect Wisconsin Birds and Natural Resources

What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for the Great Lakes Region
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What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for the Great Lakes Region

Climate change is being felt here and now in the Great Lakes. Historic climate legislation takes big step to put us back on track to meet climate goals to protect our region’s birds and people.

Inflation Reduction Act a Historic Win for Great Lakes’ Birds and People
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Inflation Reduction Act a Historic Win for Great Lakes’ Birds and People

Marnie Urso, Audubon Great Lakes Statement on the House’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

Historic Climate Legislation Would Create a Cleaner Future for Great Lakes' Birds and People
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Historic Climate Legislation Would Create a Cleaner Future for Great Lakes' Birds and People

Adam Forrer, Audubon Great Lakes Statement on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

The Story of Ms. Packer the Piping Plover
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The Story of Ms. Packer the Piping Plover

In birdwatching and conservation circles, Green Bay is becoming well-known for something other than its storied football franchise.

Shorebird Migration has Begun Across the Great Lakes Region
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Shorebird Migration has Begun Across the Great Lakes Region

Summer's not yet over as shorebirds begin to move south.

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