Advocacy

Governor Evers Signs Legislation to Protect Wetlands, A Bipartisan Victory for Birds and Communities

Governor Evers Signs Legislation to Protect Wetlands, A Bipartisan Victory for Birds and Communities

— SB 222 empowers local governments to restore wetlands before flooding events occur
Illinois Birds Need Wetlands. We Must Protect Them.

Illinois Birds Need Wetlands. We Must Protect Them.

— The Wetlands Protection Act would protect wetlands left vulnerable by federal rollbacks of the Clean Water Act.
Federal Legislation to Protect Migrating Birds Advances in Time for Spring Migration

Federal Legislation to Protect Migrating Birds Advances in Time for Spring Migration

— The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act Moves to the Full House for Approval
Brian Vigue Named One of Wisconsin's 32 Most Influential Native American Leaders

Brian Vigue Named One of Wisconsin's 32 Most Influential Native American Leaders

— Vigue oversees Audubon Great Lakes’ freshwater policy efforts with a special focus on Wisconsin
Governor Holcomb Signs SB 246 Into Law, Incentivizing Private Landowners to Protect Wetlands

Governor Holcomb Signs SB 246 Into Law, Incentivizing Private Landowners to Protect Wetlands

— Attributable to Policy Director of Freshwater for Audubon Great Lakes, Brian Vigue
Climate Change is Threatening Michigan Birds, Strong Renewable Energy Policy is Needed 

Climate Change is Threatening Michigan Birds, Strong Renewable Energy Policy is Needed 

— Join Audubon Great Lakes as We Advocate for 100 Percent Renewable Energy in Michigan
Be a Voice for Birds and the Great Lakes: Public Input Needed on Great Lakes Restoration Planning

Be a Voice for Birds and the Great Lakes: Public Input Needed on Great Lakes Restoration Planning

— Help accelerate efforts to protect and restore the largest system of fresh surface water in the world
Great News for Wetlands in Wisconsin!!

Great News for Wetlands in Wisconsin!!

— Governor Evers’ signed the Wisconsin state budget, includes funding for collaborative project with the Oneida Nation, Audubon Great Lakes, Northeastern Wisconsin Audubon and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Cofrin Center for Biodiversity to protect wetlands
Audubon Applauds Governor Evers’ Proposed Budget for Major Investment in Oneida Nation Conservation and Wild Rice Restoration

Audubon Applauds Governor Evers’ Proposed Budget for Major Investment in Oneida Nation Conservation and Wild Rice Restoration

— Funding prioritizes Oneida Nation’s wetland restoration and Wild Rice Restoration and Public Education Initiative to benefit Wisconsin’s wildlife and communities
Celebrate World Wetlands Day by Taking a Tour of Wisconsin’s Wetlands

Celebrate World Wetlands Day by Taking a Tour of Wisconsin’s Wetlands

— Explore the benefits that wetlands provide to birds, other wildlife and local communities