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Conservation in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes is dedicated to protecting birds and the habitat they need for survival.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes works across all five Great Lakes and the diverse landscapes of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin—from shorelines, wetlands, and rivers to forests, grasslands, and prairies—protecting birds in the places they need throughout their full life cycle. We collaborate with local, state, and federal partners while empowering chapters and regional organizations to lead conservation in their communities.
How We Make a Difference
We work locally to protect birds. Click on a project to learn more.
Detroit River and St. Clair Flats Restoration
Spearhead protection and restoration of the Detroit River and St. Clair Flats wetlands, home to the largest colony of threatened Black Terns in the Great Lakes region.
Eastern Lake Michigan Restoration
Coordinate large-scale restoration at key Eastern Lake Michigan wetland sites to ensure healthy, thriving habitats for Great Lakes marsh birds.
Saginaw Bay Restoration
Protect the birds that depend on these vital coastal habitats by mitigating threats and building long-term, community-supported ecological health and resilience across the region.
St. Louis River Estuary Restoration
Conserve and restore wetland conditions marsh birds need to thrive in northwestern Wisconsin and northeastern Minnesota.
MI Birds Program
Bring together birders and other wildlife enthusiasts in the understanding, care, and stewardship of Michigan’s public lands and waters that are important for birds and communities.
St. Mary’s River and Straits of Mackinac Restoration
Build robust community partnerships and coordinate large-scale, on-the-ground wetland restoration to rebuild vital habitats and help birds across this region thrive.
Eastern Lake Ontario Marshes Restoration
Restore and care for the wetlands that vulnerable marsh birds need in the North Country of Upstate New York.
Braddock Bay Restoration
Restore and protect coastal wetlands for vulnerable marsh birds in Western New York and the Finger Lakes Region
Black Tern Conservation
Ensure the long-term survival of one of the Great Lakes’ most iconic birds, the Black Tern.
Lakeshore Marshes Montezuma Area Restoration
Conserve and restore wetland conditions marsh birds need to thrive upstate New York.
Green Bay Restoration
Restore wetlands for vulnerable marsh birds and protect the Great Lakes Piping Plover in Northeast Wisconsin.
Great Lakes Piping Plover Monitoring and Stewarship
Help ensure the long-term recovery of the endangered Great Lakes Piping Plover through monitoring, stewardship and advocacy.
Restoring Hatcher Park and Marshalltown Marsh
Working collaboratively on a vision for restoration rooted in community and climate resilience in Gary, Indiana. 
Conservation Ranching in the Great Lakes
Stabilize declining grassland bird populations in partnership with farmers and ranchers
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