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October 8, 2024
EPA Finalizes Clean Drinking Water Rule That Will Get the Lead Out of Great Lakes Drinking Water
Chicago, IL (October 8, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule today requiring that water utilities across the country replace harmful lead pipes. The Lead […]
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September 25, 2024
Grants Manager
Summary The Alliance for the Great Lakes raises funds from a diverse array of sources to support our advocacy, research and engagement work. Approximately half of our annual revenue comes […]
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September 24, 2024
EPA Vessel Discharge Rule Once Again Fails to Protect the Great Lakes
Chicago, IL (September 24, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule regulating ballast water was signed on September 20th. The EPA’s final rule does not protect the […]