2026 is a critical year for the Great Lakes in Washington, D.C. Tell Congress to protect our lakes and the people who rely on them
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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October 5, 2026
How every voter can help the Great Lakes
It’s National Voter Education Week – and you can make a big impact. Help grow a healthier and more vibrant Great Lakes! Make a voting plan, encourage your community to get #VoteReady, […]
Press Release
September 30, 2026
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Passes U.S. Senate
CHICAGO, IL (September 30, 2026) – Last night the United States Senate passed legislation to reauthorize the popular and critical Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The Senate action follows passage in the […]
Letter
September 29, 2026
Groups Thank Congressional Great Lakes Task Force For Efforts to Restart Brandon Road Construction
Today, the Alliance for the Great Lakes, along with more than 20 other Great Lakes organizations, thanked members of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force for their efforts to ensure […]