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The Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to understanding the role of sound and listening in natural habitats and human societies. Established in Chicago, Illinois in 2009, "MSAE promotes public dialogue concerning the identification, preservation, and restoration of natural and cultural sound environments." Its mission is realized through local and regional initiatives, "including public soundwalks, educational workshops, and creative and scholarly productions." Partnerships with like-minded institutions and nonprofits organizations enable these efforts.

MSAE received IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in 2022 and achieved GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency in 2024. It is one of nine affiliate organizations in the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology (WFAE), an international network of associated "...organizations and individuals, who share a common concern with the state of the world’s soundscapes."