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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Applauds Introduction of Federal Bipartisan Legislation to Fund Great Lakes Restoration
January 09, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
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American Bittern flying through a wetland on a snowy day. Photo: Steve Bredthauer/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
2024 Wins for Great Lakes Birds
January 03, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes and members mobilized to help secure a safer future for Great Lakes Birds
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Aerial image of wetlands at Wisconsin Point, Allouez Bay, WI. Photo: Sydney Walsh/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Construction Continues for Major Wetland Restoration Project in Allouez Bay
November 27, 2024 — Restoration of marsh habitat will benefit mash birds, fish and other wildlife
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A Sandhill Crane adult and its young colt forage for food in grass.
​A Resurgence in Calumet Wetlands
November 22, 2024 — Sandhill Crane Populations Are Soaring Thanks to Local Conservation Efforts
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Panelists gather for a group photo.
Grand Rapids Gather for Birds and Brews to Learn About Solutions to Protect Birds, Communities
November 19, 2024 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes and Grand Rapids ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Club welcomed residents and local policy experts for a discussion on opportunities to protect birds and communities
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Panelists gather for a group photo.
Northwest Indiana Residents Discuss Wetlands Protections at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Birds and Brews
November 19, 2024 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes and Dunes-Calumet ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Society welcomed residents and local policy experts for a discussion on opportunities to protect birds and communities
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Winter Finch Frenzy
November 15, 2024 — Your Guide to Winter Finches of the Great Lakes Region
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Chapter leaders from across the Great Lakes region attended ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes' 2024 Chapter Gathering and gather for a group photo.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Chapters Gather to Discuss Importance of Collaborating to Protect Great Lakes Birds
November 01, 2024 — Chapter leaders, members and partners from across the Great Lakes region came together for the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Chapter Gathering in Gary, Indiana
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Two sets of antennae from the Greenbelt Forest Preserve Motus station sit on a rooftop with green trees, blue sky and white clouds in the background.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes’ Radio Towers Detect Migratory Bird Species of Conservation Need
October 31, 2024 — Seven radio towers connect the Great Lakes coastline to the global Motus Wildlife Tracking Network
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Shares Solutions to Challenges Facing the Region at the 2024 Great Lakes Conference
October 31, 2024 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes presented on importance of wetlands restoration, strong policies to protect wetlands and community engagement
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