Advocacy & Leadership
We partner with communities and decision makers to develop actionable solutions that protect the lakes and our communities.
Protect our region’s most precious resource: the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes.
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The Alliance for the Great Lakes is a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the region to protect our most precious resource: the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes.
Research & Analysis
Our research and analysis inform community leaders and guide policy to protect the Great Lakes.
Education & Action
We support people and communities in protecting the lakes by providing action-oriented information and programs.
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November 17, 2022
Alliance Earns Two Top Charity Ratings; Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating and Guidestar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency
The Alliance for the Great Lakes has been awarded two top charitable ratings in recognition of the organization’s financial health, accountability, and transparency. Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator, […]
President’s Message
December 6, 2022
Big Things for the Great Lakes in 2022
When people of the Great Lakes work together, we can make a huge impact! Thank you for everything you’ve done for the lakes this year. You believed in our mission. […]
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December 5, 2022
Alliance for the Great Lakes Welcomes New Board Members, New & Returning Officers
The Alliance for the Great Lakes Board of Directors held their annual retreat November 18-19 in Chicago. At the meeting, the board elected two new Directors and a slate of […]