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Tell Congress: Protect the Great Lakes in 2026Protecting Water, Sustaining Life
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.
Advocacy & Leadership
We partner with communities and decision makers to develop actionable solutions that protect the lakes and our communities.
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.
Impact by the Numbers
200+
Sensors monitoring water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin
13,000+
Messages advocates sent to federal and state decision-makers last year
10 million
Pieces of litter Adopt-a-Beach volunteers have removed from Great Lakes shorelines
In The News
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November 2, 2026
Tomorrow is Election Day
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day. Voting is the most important way you can protect the Great Lakes. The more people who vote, the more our communities are heard. […]
Blog
October 28, 2026
Breaking the Cycle of Flooding and Sewage Failures in Great Lakes Communities
Flooding disasters and wastewater system failures wreak havoc and damage properties in cities and towns across the Great Lakes. For many in the region, community flooding and basement backups are […]
Blog
October 23, 2026
Vote early for the Great Lakes
Voting is the most important way you can protect the Great Lakes. Together, we can make our voices heard and help build a healthier, more vibrant future for the Great […]