Marnie Urso

Senior Policy Director

Marnie Urso is the Senior Policy Director for Audubon Great Lakes, where she leads efforts to advance environmental public policy across the Great Lakes region and in Washington, D.C. With over 25 years of experience, Marnie has been a driving force behind state and federal initiatives focused on Great Lakes restoration and climate change policy.
Before joining the Audubon Great Lakes office, Marnie served as National Campaigns Manager for Audubon, supporting state offices in developing and executing climate policy campaigns. Earlier in her career, she directed Audubon’s successful campaign to reinstate Ohio’s renewable energy standards and played a key role in the ratification of the Great Lakes Compact. Marnie also served as co-chair of the Healing Our Waters–Great Lakes Coalition, a leading alliance of more than 180 organizations across eight states advocating for the restoration and protection of the Great Lakes. She holds a degree in Environmental Science and previously led the Ohio office of the national League of Conservation Voters as State Director.

To contact Marnie, please email her at Marnie.Urso@audubon.org

Articles by Marnie Urso

Audubon Great Lakes Shares Solutions to Challenges Facing the Region at the 2024 Great Lakes Conference
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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
Going Solar in Ohio is For the Birds
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Going Solar in Ohio is For the Birds

— Expanding solar energy sources will protect birds and make our communities stronger
Audubon Joins “Great Lakes Day” to Advocate for Great Lakes Protections
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Audubon Joins “Great Lakes Day” to Advocate for Great Lakes Protections

— Audubon Great Lakes Urges Members of Congress to Prioritize Federal Conservation Solutions
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.
Infrastructure Bill Will Help Address A Cleaner Future For Birds and People in the Great Lakes Region
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Infrastructure Bill Will Help Address A Cleaner Future For Birds and People in the Great Lakes Region

— Bipartisan Legislation brings much needed funds to restore the Great Lakes and rebuild failing drinking and wastewater systems.