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 […]
Press Release
May 23, 2025
Brandon Road Invasive Carp Barrier Land Transferred
CHICAGO, IL (May 23, 2025) – Today, the state of Illinois announced that it closed on the acquisition of a nearly 50-acre parcel of property in Will County needed for […]
Press Release
May 9, 2025
White House Issues Invasive Carp Memo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO, IL (May 9, 2025) – Today, President Donald Trump signed and issued a memo directing his administration to take steps to block invasive carp from reaching […]
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
April 10, 2025
Michigan Governor and House Speaker Working to Keep Invasive Carp Out of the Great Lakes
CHICAGO, IL (April 10, 2025) – Yesterday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Speaker of the Michigan House Matt Hall engaged with the White House on finalizing the pending Brandon Road […]
President's Message
February 13, 2025
Update: Keeping Invasive Carp Out of the Great Lakes
Invasive carp are headed toward the Great Lakes, advancing up the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers where they have already wreaked havoc. The Brandon Road project – a series of underwater […]
Press Release
February 11, 2025
Alliance responds to delay in invasive carp barrier project
CHICAGO (February 11, 2025) — The Alliance for the Great Lakes responded today to a delay in the project to construct barriers at Brandon Road Lock and Dam that would […]
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
December 23, 2024
Congress Continues Momentum to Stop Invasive Carp
Congress – on a bipartisan vote – passed legislation late last week that continues strong momentum to stop invasive carp from reaching Lake Michigan. Invasive carp pose serious economic and […]
President's Message
December 16, 2024
Breakthroughs for the Great Lakes
I firmly believe in the power of the long view. Great Lakes problems often result from years of accumulated neglect and bad decisions. Righting the ship requires years of patience […]