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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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
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Lake Erie, Ohio. Credit: Sydney Walsh/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
On World Lakes Day, Celebrating the Great Lakes—a Haven for Birds People and our Shared Future
August 27, 2025 — A globally significant ecosystem with more than 10,000 miles of shoreline.
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Investing in the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
July 28, 2025 — Young Adult Conservation Corps expands,viding Cook County’s diverse communities to conservation job opportunities
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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
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Governor DeWine Vetoes Harmful Language in State Budget Impacting Ohio’s Clean Water Program
July 01, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
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Ohio Approves Solar Project in Long-Awaited Decision, Takes Important Step to Address Climate Change
June 26, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
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Leigh Ann Miller Named Ohio Centers Director for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
June 26, 2025 — New role will oversee Grange Insurance ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center in Columbus, OH and Aullwood ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Dayton OH
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Legislation Introduced to Extend Vital Conservation Program in Wisconsin
June 04, 2025 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Conservation Manager Recognized for Conservation Work to Protect Wisconsin Birds
May 30, 2025 — Tom Prestby receives Wisconsin Society for Ornithology’s Noel J. Cutright Conservation Award
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