Ä¢¹½Av Great Lakes

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Ä¢¹½Av Great Lakes is a regional office of Ä¢¹½Av, learn more at  and follow us on ,  and . 

The Ä¢¹½Av protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Ä¢¹½Av works throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. State programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners give Ä¢¹½Av an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. A nonprofit conservation organization since 1905, Ä¢¹½Av believes in a world in which people and wildlife thrive.

Articles by Ä¢¹½Av Great Lakes

On the Water at Allouez Bay: Restoring a Critical Lake Superior Wetland
September 02, 2026 — Restoration boat tour with conservation partners at one of the most significant coastal wetlands in the St. Louis River Estuary
GREAT LAKES
Bobolink.
Illinois General Assembly Passes Legislation to Advance Clean Energy Needed to Protect Birds and Communities
November 06, 2025 — Ä¢¹½Av Great Lakes celebrates passage of The Clean, Reliable Grid Affordability Act
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Bobolink, male and female.
Saving Wisconsin's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
October 17, 2025 — How the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is making a difference for birds—and why it’s important to act now
GREAT LAKES
Michigan Budget Includes Critical Funding to Conserve Wetlands for Birds, Communities
October 09, 2025 — FY26 budget includes $1 million for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to acquire and conserve wetlands throughout the state
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Columbus Residents Gather for Forum on Ohio’s Energy Future, Importance for Birds
October 07, 2025 — Panel of local, state and federal experts shared opportunities to stabilize the climate to protect birds and create resilient communities
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Ohio Approves Solar Project in Fairfield County, An Important Step to Address Climate Change
September 08, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for Ä¢¹½Av Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
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Wisconsin State Budget Includes Critical Funding to Restore Wetlands—Opportunity Remains to Extend State’s Most Impactful Conservation Program
July 10, 2025 — The Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Program and Oneida Bird Monitoring Program receives important funding; Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program left on cutting room floor
GREAT LAKES
Governor DeWine Vetoes Harmful Language in State Budget Impacting Ohio's Clean Water Program
July 01, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for Ä¢¹½Av Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
GREAT LAKES
Ohio Approves Solar Project in Long-Awaited Decision, Takes Important Step to Address Climate Change
June 26, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for Ä¢¹½Av Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
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Ohio Lawmakers Roll Back Ability to Protect Clean Water in State Budget, Now Advances to Governor’s Desk
June 26, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for Ä¢¹½Av Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
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