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April 8, 2026
The 2026 Election Season and the Great Lakes
As the 2026 election season ramps up, voters are getting ready to cast their ballots. They’re researching candidate platforms, attending events, asking tough questions of candidates, and talking with family, […]
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April 7, 2026
New Public Dashboard Provides Data on Water Pollution Flowing into Lake Erie
CHICAGO, IL (April 7, 2026) – Today, the Alliance for the Great Lakes and its partners announced a new, publicly available dashboard that provides near real-time data about water quality […]
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March 26, 2026
Research Fellow
Summary The Alliance for the Great Lakes (AGL) is hiring a Research Fellow (Fellow) to advance the scientific basis for AGL’s strategic research, policy development, and advocacy to protect, restore, and conserve […]