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April 10, 2025
Michigan Governor and House Speaker Working to Keep Invasive Carp Out of the Great Lakes
CHICAGO, IL (April 10, 2025) – Yesterday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Speaker of the Michigan House Matt Hall engaged with the White House on finalizing the pending Brandon Road […]
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April 4, 2025
Plastic Reduction Bills Could Make Big Impact in Illinois
Illinoisans are sending a clear message to their representatives: keep plastic out of the Great Lakes and our drinking water. This year, they’ve sent over 1,200 messages (and counting!) to […]
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March 24, 2025
Agricultural Management Consultant
Overview The Alliance for the Great Lakes is a non-partisan non-profit organization based in Chicago with staff across the Great Lakes region working to advance policies and programs that preserve […]