Calumet Region

Mass Collision of Birds in Chicago Reminds Us of the Important Steps We Can Take to Protect Migrating Species

Mass Collision of Birds in Chicago Reminds Us of the Important Steps We Can Take to Protect Migrating Species

— The death of hundreds of migrating birds from one building leaves bird lovers across the Great Lakes reeling, and calling for solutions
Indianapolis Residents Tap into Need for Wetlands Protections and Action on Climate Change

Indianapolis Residents Tap into Need for Wetlands Protections and Action on Climate Change

— Birds and Brews, presented by Audubon Great Lakes and Amos Butler Audubon Society, welcomed Indiana residents, local leaders for a discussion on the policy solutions that will protect birds and communities
Meet the Audubon Interns Who are Restoring Chicago’s Bird Habitat

Meet the Audubon Interns Who are Restoring Chicago’s Bird Habitat

— Audubon Great Lakes’ Habitat Restoration Internship Program Celebrates a Successful Conservation Season
Audubon Members Flock to Indiana Statehouse to Push for More Renewable Energy and Wetlands Protections

Audubon Members Flock to Indiana Statehouse to Push for More Renewable Energy and Wetlands Protections

— Hoosiers urge policy makers to move state toward a healthier future for birds, wildlife and people at Audubon Great Lakes Advocacy Day
Audubon Great Lakes Habitat Restoration Interns Restore Bird Habitat on Chicago’s Southwest Side

Audubon Great Lakes Habitat Restoration Interns Restore Bird Habitat on Chicago’s Southwest Side

— Internship program kick starting careers in environmentalism and conservation
New Study Tracks Waterbird Use of Chicago-area Wetlands

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

“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
Geese and Muskrats, Unlikely Neighbors

Geese and Muskrats, Unlikely Neighbors

— Raising young in Calumet marshes is challenging for birds and mammals.
Indiana Poll Reveals Strong Bipartisan Support for Protecting Wetlands

Indiana Poll Reveals Strong Bipartisan Support for Protecting Wetlands

— Weakening clean water protections is unpopular across party lines
Habitat Restoration Progress at Powderhorn Lake Forest Preserve

Habitat Restoration Progress at Powderhorn Lake Forest Preserve

— Construction underway at major habitat restoration project in the Calumet Region