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January 9, 2025
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Reauthorization Introduced in US House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Don Carr, Media Director, Alliance for the Great Lakes dcarr@greatlakes.org WASHINGTON DC (January 9, 2025) – Today, representative David Joyce (R-OH), along with Rep. Debbie Dingle (D-MI), Rep. […]
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January 6, 2025
Vice President for Programs
Summary Title: Vice President for Programs Status: Full-time, Exempt Location: This position is remote and will be located within a Great Lakes state, with a preference for the Chicago area. […]
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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 […]