A day to rally support for the lakes we all depend on.
For generations, the Great Lakes have shaped life across our region.
They provide drinking water to more than 40 million people.
They support wildlife, recreation, and local economies.
And for many of us, they hold personal memories: summers at the beach, early-morning fishing trips, quiet walks along the shoreline.
The lakes are part of who we are.
But protecting them takes constant work.
From plastic pollution and agricultural runoff to aging infrastructure and increasing water demands from data centers, the Great Lakes face real challenges that require community action.
That’s why the Alliance for the Great Lakes is launching something new this year:
Great Lakes Giving Day
On Wednesday, March 25, supporters across the region will come together for a single day of giving to protect the lakes that connect us all.
It’s the first year of what we hope will become an annual moment for the Great Lakes community — a day to celebrate these extraordinary waters and support the work needed to protect them.
Because while the lakes may feel vast and endless, their future depends on the work we do right now to protect them, together.
Your support helps the Alliance:
- Advocate for policies that protect clean drinking water
- Fight pollution that threatens our health
- Support community leaders working to protect local waters
- Mobilize thousands of people each year to stand up for the lakes
Spring is a season of renewal through the Great Lakes region.
Beaches reopen.
Communities return to the water.
And people reconnect with the lakes that shape life here.
Great Lakes Giving Day is an opportunity to turn that connection into action.
Together, we can ensure these waters remain healthy and thriving for generations to come.