Celebrating yesterday's BIG victory for Michigan in the fight against #Line5! The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided to reject Enbridge's argument and sent Michigan's Line 5 lawsuit back to state court, where it always belonged. #StopLine5 #ShutDownLine5

Enbridge wants permits to build a reroute that will cross four streams in Northern WI. This is not only dangerous to the wildlife & water in the area, but they don't even have rights to the property that they'd need in order to apply for the permits. Learn more & let the WI DNR know your thoughts!

The U.S. Senate has voted to roll back protections in the #BoundaryWaters. Wildlife, water & outdoor recreationists are now in danger of permanent pollution from a mine that would operate in waters directly upstream. It’s a sad day for one of the country’s most visited wilderness areas.

📣👍🌱 Calling all green thumbed friends! Join gardeners across the country in taking conservation & resilience actions in your own green spaces! Check out our zip code finder to receive a custom list of keystone plants native to your region. Link: nativeplantfinder.nwf.org #nativeplants #gardening

Celebrate National Wildlife Week in living color and help Wildlife Stay Vibrant! Every gift helps paint a future where wildlife flourishes: support.nwf.org/page/94652/d... #NationalWildlifeWeek #ColorMeWild #NationalWildlifeFederation

In honor of Native Plant Month 🌼, we’re celebrating the myriad ways that native plants support the Great Lakes ecosystem! From improving water quality & aiding in flood management, to fostering climate change resilience and boosting biodiversity, the benefits of native plants are endless!

@healthylakes.org explores the economic impact of Great Lakes restoration on cities like Buffalo, Milwaukee, and Detroit. Areas formerly hollowed out by heavy pollution & outdated infrastructure are once more becoming dynamic places to live, work & recreate! www.healthylakes.org/latest-news/...

ICYMI... We recently met up with a FRESHWATER MERMAID (‼️😍🧜‍♀️) @mermaidecho.bsky.social at Discovery World, Milwaukee for a super fun field trip! Dive into one of the most fantastic freshwater sites in the Great Lakes region 🌊🐟

“Taking action on climate issues is really a moral and spiritual issue." Faith communities are necessary change agents as we work towards a healthier environment for people and wildlife. For many, the #SacredGrounds program is an opportunity to live out their faith-based values. #wildlifehabitats

Water is life💧🌊 We all need it to survive. But our Great Lakes, the largest surface freshwater system on the planet, face serious threats. On this World Water Day, support organizations like @healthylakes and @healthywaterscoalition that are working to ensure safe, clean water for all.

Happy World Planting Day! 🌼 Through native plant garden installations, workshops, sustainable stewardship and so much more, Tiffany Jones and the Community Engagement team are amazing leaders in building partnerships that strengthen ecological & social connection. 🌻🐝 #WorldPlantingDay #NativePlants

Leapfrogging into the first day of spring AND World Frog Day! 🐸💚 Hoppy Friday, indeed! Frogs are not only some of our favorite amphibious friends, but important indicators of ecosystem health. When frogs are abundant and healthy, it’s a good sign that the ecosystem is balanced! #WorldFrogDay #frogs

On this St. Patrick’s Day we’re reminded of a message from renowned marine biologist, Dr. Sylvia Earle: “No water, no life. No blue, no green.” The Great Lakes are a life force for more than 35 million people and thousands of wildlife species. 3 cheers for our HOMES! 🌊🥳 P.S. Can you spot the 🌈 ?

Happy National Learn About Butterflies Day🦋 Monarch butterflies are one of the most iconic species in the Great Lakes region! Due to habitat loss, they’re sadly declining in population. Join the NWF Action Fund @wildlifeaction.bsky.social to help! support.nwfactionfund.org/page/94894/a...

For more than 20 years, our partners @healthylakes.org have been working to protect and restore the Great Lakes, making this a top bipartisan priority in the U.S. From water infrastructure, to clean water & climate change, learn more about their advocacy priorities 🌊 www.healthylakes.org/who-we-are

www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/01/02/h... More than 30 years ago, a group of scientists planted 4,200 seeds of the rare Pitcher’s thistle in the sandy dunes of the Great Lakes. At the time, no one knew if the new populations would survive. But populations began expanding. "It’s truly remarkable.”

www.audubon.org/news/comebac... GOOD NEWS!! 🥳🎉 For the 4th consecutive year, the piping plover – once on the brink of extinction – has set a new population record high: 88 unique pairs nesting across the Great Lakes region this summer. That’s seven more pairs than last year’s record of 81!

www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/87... Join us this Thursday, 01/08 at 6:00pm EST for a virtual round table discussion on the recent growth in AI data centers and its impact on local communities. Hear from community leaders & residents about the fight to be involved in decisions about their future.

Good news is always welcome! The bipartisan Ohio River Restoration Program Act will clean up and protect one of the nation's most important waterways, with resources to restore wildlife habitat, improve flood resilience, and clean up pollution that contaminates drinking water.

Sure, dunking carp while waterskiing is peak Illinois behavior. But invasive carp reaching the Great Lakes isn't quite as funny. That's why we're so glad the #BrandonRoad project is moving forward this year! www.milwaukeemag.com/carp-lake-mi...

Tomorrow is the last day to submit comments to EGLE asking that the tunnel permitting process considers the entire length of the tunnel. (Seems obvious, but so far, it only looks at the "portals" in and out of the Straits.) Urge stronger protections today: support.nwfactionfund.org/page/80748/a...

Thank you @patagonia.com. The #GreatLakes are too important to skip on scrutiny when it comes to blasting new infrastructure through them. www.patagoniaworks.com/press/2025/8...

Building a tunnel under the Straits is risky; doing it without proper permitting processes is reckless. Read more from our director of climate and energy, Beth Wallace. www.bridgemi.com/guest-commen...

Some of our NWF staff meeting with Congress this week to champion #healthylakes as our part of @healthylakes.org

Over 6,700 river miles have been cleared of dams and barriers

On Monday (1/27) at 10 am ET, the state of MI v. Enbridge has oral arguments. These will be the substantive arguments for their entire case. Pack the virtual courtroom with us on Monday and let them know you're paying attention to the ticking time bomb, Line 5. www.youtube.com/c/HonJamesSJ...

👋🏻 New kid on the block getting our feet wet on BlueSky. Who should we follow? Would love to get your Great Lakes/eco/starter packs recs! 🌊