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We partner with communities and decision makers to develop actionable solutions that protect the lakes and our communities.
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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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We support people and communities in protecting the lakes by providing action-oriented information and programs.
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November 17, 2022
Alliance Earns Two Top Charity Ratings; Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating and Guidestar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency
The Alliance for the Great Lakes has been awarded two top charitable ratings in recognition of the organization’s financial health, accountability, and transparency. Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator, […]
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November 17, 2022
What the 2022 Midterms Mean for the Great Lakes
Election day was a little more than a week ago. Seven of the eight Great Lakes states had gubernatorial elections. Six had U.S. Senate races on the ballot. All seats […]
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November 14, 2022
Adopt-a-Beach 2022: Year-End Results
Every November, the weather turns cooler, the rush of beach cleanups begins to slow, and we take the time to compile our annual Adopt-a-Beach™ results. The Alliance for the Great […]