05/27/2026
Advancing Indigenous-Led Conservation Through Partnership
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Oneida Nation welcomed Audubon Great Lakes, the National Audubon Society, and the Northeastern Wisconsin Bird Alliance for a visit focused on Indigenous-led conservation and collaboration.
Members of Oneida LEAF led a tour of key restoration sites, with Oneida Nation leadership participating throughout, including:
· DOT Wetland Mitigation Bank
A partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and a recognized “crown jewel” restoration site. The land supports wildlife habitat and access to culturally important medicinal plants, with full ownership transferring to the Oneida Nation this year.
· Trout Creek Headwaters
A 420-acre restoration of prairie, wetland, and forest, supported by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the USDA. The site is actively managed with prescribed burns and real-time bird data and is now an eBird hotspot.
This visit reflects our continued commitment to stewardship, partnership, and the protection of natural resources for future generations.
Land, Environmental, Agriculture and Food as Medicine Division
