Emily Reusswig

VP of Conservation & Policy @Openlands

Nature Lover, Political Junkie, Dogmom of Suzie.
Iowa + Chicago

[Douglas Stotz @warblerchips]

This along with changes to the lighting regime at McCormick Place has the potential to be a huge game-changer. In the first month of fall migration, the number of birds dying at McCormick has been reduced by more than 90% from last fall. Thank you, McCormick for taking action.

[Chicago Bird Collision Monitors @BirdMonitors]

An update about today from our monitor Lynne M:

It was a really rough morning for birds migrating through Chicago. Glass is no joke for birds. They simply cannot see it. 1/3

[Jonathan Martin @jmart]

Loved this chat w ⁦@ThePatWhalen⁩ at the one and only ⁦@mannysdeli⁩ in CHICAGO https://t.co/RRZMRWUTIa

[michael hodges @mjhodgepodge]

It’s Walz. That said, it could also be Shapiro.

[Emily Reusswig @ereusswig]

@BlairKamin Finally

[Jocelyn Anderson Photography @JocAPhotography]

I was sitting on the nature path trying to get some eye level photos when a Sandhill Crane family approached. I thought about standing up to move but often this startles birds because suddenly you are much bigger.

[Dale Bowman @BowmanOutside]

You can just see and feel the potential in Tamarack Farms and what is should mean to Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge. #tamaracks #urbanwilds #HackmatackNWR @FriendsHackNWR Acquisition of Tamarack Farms gives Hackmatack NWR a major add https://t.co/O9llroCzOE

[Openlands @Openlands]

Openlands’ website is now accessible in Spanish on mobile and desktop devices. In our footer, toggle to access translations. Check out our website and share with your Spanish-speaking friends. Learn more about our efforts, updates, programs, and events: https://t.co/O84YvIdLeb

[Openlands @Openlands]

BREAKING NEWS: Governor Pritzker proposed an investment of $1M to begin the Illinois Route 53 Master Plan process for a new 1,100-acre #greenway in Lake County! This #greenway will air, water, wildlife, and people! Learn more: https://t.co/XafeCRsv4m.

[Openlands @Openlands]

Leaders converge to advocate for the transfer of Joliet Training Area to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. Discover the vision through 5 powerful letters to the @suntimes editor supporting our previous op-ed. Learn more. https://t.co/ufq450E9Y7

[Emily Reusswig @ereusswig]

@royalpratt @chicagotribune @angie_leventis @JeremyGorner @adrianamperezr Way to go, @adrianamperezr!

[Emily Reusswig @ereusswig]

@JakeSheridan_ @chicagotribune Congrats! Looking forward to following your coverage.

[Emily Reusswig @ereusswig]

Honored to have been part of the campaign that made this great work possible.

[Openlands @Openlands]

A year after the Cook County tax hike referendum, we are witnessing its boost & impact on our beloved @fpdcc's projects. More land, restored wildlife habitats, & upgraded trails. Dive into the details with @chicagotribune: https://t.co/ppbc3e6k1J.

[PBS News @NewsHour]

The gruesome discovery of 215 bodies buried in unmarked graves behind a jail outside of Jackson, Mississippi, has left a community in disbelief.

@IAmAmnaNawaz reports.

[Lincoln Ave Bike Lane @lincolnavebike]

🚨 Advocacy opportunity just dropped for Lincoln Ave Bike Lane!

Another raised bike lane being proposed!

📆Come out on Thursday 18th, at 6PM to voice support
📍4545 N Lincoln Ave

#bikechi @bikegridnow @bikelaneuprise @chi_streets

[Emily Reusswig @ereusswig]

@pattywetli Bring it over near the lake now!

[Emily Reusswig @ereusswig]

Cool job alert at the DOE!

[greg @gandalf_thegreg]

the beacon is lit. gondor calls for aid

[Lisa Desjardins @LisaDNews]

This is a good pt - cbo’s calculation is that rescinding this $ adds to the deficit, net.

[Emily Reusswig @ereusswig]

@zakouts84 It was that bad for us in June coming back through ohare. Terrible!