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The Ì½»¨¾«Ñ¡ protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ works throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. State programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners give ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ believes in a world in which people and wildlife thrive.

Articles by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes

An Autonomous Recording Unit faces a luscious wetland to record bird songs.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Uses Groundbreaking Techniques to Monitor Endangered Marsh Birds in Indiana
August 26, 2024 — New technology is helping fill critical data gaps and inform on-the-ground conservation
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Wetlands at Wigwam Bay State Wildlife Area, Michigan.
Michigan Budget Includes Critical Funding to Restore Wetlands, A Victory for Wildlife and Communities
August 07, 2024 — Funding empowers local governments to restore wetlands before flooding events and protect bird habitat
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Launches Conservation Ranching Program in Wisconsin to Support Declining Grassland Bird Populations
June 27, 2024 — Bird-friendly certification aims to improve bird habitat and connect consumers to conservation
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American Robin, adult and chicks. Sandy Spicknall/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
I Found a Bird Nest in a Bad Location – What Can I do to Help?
June 25, 2024 — Your quick guide to bird nest conflicts across the Great Lakes
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Submits Testimony in Support of Community Solar in Michigan
June 24, 2024 — Michigan SB 152 & SB 153 offer opportunities to expand solar access to help protect birds from climate change
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Advocates Gather at Michigan State Capitol, Call for Wetlands Protections and Climate Change Solutions to Protect Birds
June 04, 2024 — Michiganders flock to the Michigan State Capitol for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Advocacy Day
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A Common Gallinule stands on floating vegetation within a wetland.
Legislation to Fund Restoration of the Great Lakes Advances to U.S. Senate
May 01, 2024 — Attributable to Senior Policy Director for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes, Marnie Urso
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A Black Tern sits on its nest in a Michigan marsh.
Michigan Budget Advances, Funding to Protect Wetlands Included
April 23, 2024 — Attributable to ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes’ Freshwater Policy Director, Brian Vigue
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Governor Evers Signs Legislation to Protect Wetlands, A Bipartisan Victory for Birds and Communities
April 03, 2024 — SB 222 empowers local governments to restore wetlands before flooding events occur
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Governor Holcomb Signs SB 246 Into Law, Incentivizing Private Landowners to Protect Wetlands
March 12, 2024 — Attributable to Policy Director of Freshwater for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes, Brian Vigue
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