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News, stories, updates, and more from 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Great Lakes covering Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
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Red-tailed Hawk. Photo: Jamie Burning/51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards
U.S. Senate Introduces Vital Bipartisan Legislation to Fund Great Lakes Restoration
February 11, 2025 — Attributable to Marnie Urso, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, Great Lakes
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51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Applauds Introduction of Federal Bipartisan Legislation to Fund Great Lakes Restoration
January 09, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
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American Bittern flying through a wetland on a snowy day. Photo: Steve Bredthauer/51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards
2024 Wins for Great Lakes Birds
January 03, 2025 — 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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/51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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 — 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Great Lakes and Grand Rapids 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Birds and Brews
November 19, 2024 — 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Great Lakes and Dunes-Calumet 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Great Lakes' 2024 Chapter Gathering and gather for a group photo.
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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.
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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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