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December 23, 2024
Congress Continues Momentum to Stop Invasive Carp
Congress – on a bipartisan vote – passed legislation late last week that continues strong momentum to stop invasive carp from reaching Lake Michigan. Invasive carp pose serious economic and […]
Blog
December 16, 2024
Alliance Ambassadors Grow Community Connections with the Great Lakes
You can find them across the Great Lakes region: at conferences, zoos, boat shows, farmer’s markets, swim races, film festivals, Earth Day events, and more. Volunteer Alliance Ambassadors are out […]
President’s Message
December 16, 2024
Breakthroughs for the Great Lakes
I firmly believe in the power of the long view. Great Lakes problems often result from years of accumulated neglect and bad decisions. Righting the ship requires years of patience […]