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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes News

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Pied-billed Grebe and chick, with wetland habitat in the background.
Why Water Levels Matter for Marsh Birds
June 20, 2026 — Managing water levels can impact secretive marsh birds across the Great Lakes region
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Three birders smile at the camera in front of a tree and large, turquoise-blue lake.
How Birds Are Helping Deepen the Social Work Practice of One Great Lakes Chapter Leader
June 16, 2026 — For Carmen Meuret, Vice President for Winnebago ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, incorporating birds into her social work practice eases difficult conversations, deepens relationships, and supports mental health and resilience.
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Bird outing attendees stand together and smile at the camera.
Governor Braun Goes Birding with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes at Site of Major Wetlands Restoration in Linton, Indiana
May 06, 2026 — Wetland restoration at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area is benefiting birds, communities
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Scarlet Tanager on branch.
Sweet on Habitat: First Wisconsin Maple Producer Recognized Through ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Bird-Friendly Maple Program
May 06, 2026 — Nature’ly Sweet is managing forests to support birds & sustainable maple production
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Lakeview Wildlife Management Area
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and Partners Announce Start of Wetland Enhancement Work at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area
March 31, 2026 — Restoration of Wetland Habitat Will Benefit Migrating and Nesting Waterfowl, Marsh Birds, and Fish
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ members gather on March 11, 2026 for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Advocacy Day at the Michigan State Capitol.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Advocates Gather at Statehouse, Call for Wetland Protections and Renewable Energy Solutions to Protect Birds
March 12, 2026 — Michiganders flock to the Michigan State Capitol for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Advocacy Day
GREAT LAKES Policy & Advocacy
Congress Continues Its Bipartisan Commitment to the Great Lakes, Birds that Depend on Them
February 23, 2026 — Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Receives $369 million in Funding
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Conservation Advocates Gather at Statehouse, Call for Solutions to Protect Birds and their Habitats
February 18, 2026 — Indiana Governor Braun Delivers Remarks at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Advocacy Day
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How Birding Brought One Michigan Chapter Leader to 48 Countries
December 17, 2025 — For Don Burlett of Oakland Bird Alliance, travel and community are at the heart of birding
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