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Two people in a boat monitoring Black Terns.
Working to Keep the Great Lakes “Great” for the Birds that Need It the Most
December 10, 2025 — How the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is supporting ԹϺ Great Lakes' and partners' work to protect vulnerable birds across the Great Lakes region
Black Tern surrounded by grasses and water
ԹϺ and Michigan State University Fight to Conserve a Disappearing Bird Species
December 10, 2025 — Researchers join forces to deal with data sparsity and inform new ways to conserve the Black Tern
Powering Wisconsin’s Future While Protecting Birds and Wildlife
November 24, 2025 — The Vista Sands Solar Project commits to conserve the Greater-Prairie Chicken
Legislation to Create Community Energy Program in Ohio Passes House, Moves to State Senate
November 20, 2025
Great Lakes Piping Plover.  Photos: Steve Jessmore
The Comeback Continues: A Fourth Record-Breaking Year for Great Lakes Piping Plovers
November 18, 2025 — Collaboration and commitment are driving the continued rebound of a cherished Great Lakes shorebird
Powderhorn Lake Forest Preserve
ԹϺ Great Lakes Honored with Regional Conservation Award for Wetlands Restoration at Powderhorn Lake Forest Preserve
November 18, 2025 — Recognition for positive change for nature and communities in the Calumet Region
Rep. Mrvan, The Wetlands Initiative, and ԹϺ staff and members smiling at the camera
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan Goes Birding with ԹϺ Great Lakes at Wetlands Restoration Site in Gary, Indiana
November 18, 2025 — Wetland restoration along the West Branch of the Little Calumet River is benefiting birds, communities thanks to federal programs like the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Bobolink.
Illinois General Assembly Passes Legislation to Advance Clean Energy Needed to Protect Birds and Communities
November 06, 2025 — ԹϺ Great Lakes celebrates passage of The Clean, Reliable Grid Affordability Act
Upland Sandpiper
Wisconsin’s Badger Hollow Wind Project Approved with Birds in Mind
October 24, 2025 — Working with developers and the community, ԹϺ identified opportunities to promote conservation strategies to secure the best outcomes for birds
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