DC Update
July 17, 2025
Critical Months Ahead for the Great Lakes in Congress
On July 4th, President Donald Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” or “OBBBA.” Now that OBBBA is law, the focus in Congress turns to funding the […]
Blog
May 6, 2025
Trump Budget Proposal Slashes Federal Funding, Threatens the Great Lakes and Sets Up Showdown With Congress
The Trump Administration’s proposed FY 2026 President’s Budget slashes federal non-defense spending and proposes steep cuts to federal programs that protect and restore the Great Lakes and the communities that […]
Press Release
May 2, 2025
Trump Budget Puts Great Lakes at Risk
CHICAGO, IL (May 2, 2025) – Efforts to keep the Great Lakes healthy and ensure the drinking water for 40 million people is safe to consume would be deeply harmed […]
Blog
January 29, 2025
How Washington Can Support the Great Lakes in 2025
Significant progress continues to be made in protecting and restoring the Great Lakes, but much more needs to be done. The federal government plays a major role in this work […]
Blog
October 11, 2024
Healing Our Waters Conference Recap: Community Voices Leading the Charge for Water Justice
This year’s Healing Our Waters (HOW) Conference in Chicago brought together advocates, community leaders, and passionate individuals to address major issues facing the Great Lakes, including the pressing issue of […]
Blog
December 14, 2023
Reflections from COP28: A Journey of Global Impact and Local Stewardship
Note: This blog was written by Vice President of Policy and Strategic Engagement Crystal M.C. Davis. Attending the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai was an incredible experience, one that […]
Blog
November 14, 2023
One Earth: Young Filmmakers Shine A Light on Great Lakes Issues
The One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest invites inspiring young filmmakers across the world, from grades three through post-grad, to submit films that address today’s most pressing environmental challenges. The contest […]
Blog
June 27, 2023
Models of Shared Service Arrangements in Stormwater Governance
Cities across the country are investing in their stormwater infrastructure with hopes of achieving triple bottom line benefits – for people, the environment, and economic return. In the face of […]
BLOG
October 18, 2022
The Great Lakes Should Not Leave Anyone Behind
Nothing beats a road trip after a long hiatus from travel. Covering ground by car gives me an opportunity to reconnect with places around the Great Lakes that I have […]
Press Release
September 30, 2022
Alliance Applauds Agreement to Move Forward with Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study
Chicago, IL (September 30, 2022) – The Alliance for the Great Lakes thanks the governors of the Great Lakes states for signing an agreement to partner with the U.S. Army […]