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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.
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We partner with communities and decision makers to develop actionable solutions that protect the lakes and our communities.
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Our research and analysis inform community leaders and guide policy to protect the Great Lakes.
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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
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July 30, 2026
Work Stopped on Critical Brandon Road Invasive Carp Barrier
(CHICAGO, IL) July 30, 2026 – The Alliance for the Great Lakes today urged the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to provide transparency and resume construction after a recent work […]
Webinar
July 17, 2026
Webinar: What role can businesses play in reducing plastic pollution?
More than 22 million pounds of plastic pollution enter the Great Lakes every year, and meaningful solutions will require action from businesses, manufacturers, and governments alike. Join us for a […]
Blog
July 14, 2026
The Wisconsin primary election is almost here
Lake Michigan and Lake Superior need your vote! The Wisconsin primary election is almost here. Races up and down the ballot will affect the Great Lakes, our drinking water, our […]