The Great Lakes region isn’t prepared for increasing water use demands from data centers and other large water users. But there are potential solutions that support economic development and protect our water resources.
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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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In The News
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November 6, 2025
Big win: One of the most polluted areas in the Great Lakes is now restored
We’re celebrating a major win: Muskegon Lake, a 4,149-acre lake that drains into the western shore of Lake Michigan, has officially been removed from the list of the most environmentally […]
Blog
November 5, 2025
New Report: Working Together to Improve Water Infrastructure
The State Revolving Fund (SRF) Advocates Forum (Forum) brings together community leaders from more than 36 states advocating for critical water infrastructure funding needs to replace lead service lines, upgrade […]
Blog
October 27, 2025
Testimony in Support of Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Lead Water Lines in Ohio
Access to clean drinking water is essential for everyone, which is why the Alliance for the Great Lakes supports a bipartisan Ohio bill designed to eliminate all lead water lines […]