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Press Release

November 4, 2026

Alliance for the Great Lakes Statement on the 2026 Midterm Election

CHICAGO, IL (November 4, 2026) — With the bulk of the races with implications for the Great Lakes decided, the Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following statement from […]

Blog

November 2, 2026

Tomorrow is Election Day

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day. Voting is the most important way you can protect the Great Lakes. The more people who vote, the more our communities are heard. […]

Blog

October 23, 2026

Vote early for the Great Lakes

Voting is the most important way you can protect the Great Lakes. Together, we can make our voices heard and help build a healthier, more vibrant future for the Great […]

Blog

October 5, 2026

How every voter can help the Great Lakes

It’s National Voter Education Week – and you can make a big impact. Help grow a healthier and more vibrant Great Lakes! Make a voting plan, encourage your community to get #VoteReady, […]

Blog

September 15, 2026

It’s National Voter Registration Day 

The November election is coming up fast. Races up and down the ballot will affect the Great Lakes, our drinking water, our health, and our wildlife.  Make sure you’re ready […]

President's Message

September 4, 2026

Victory! Invasive Carp Barrier Construction Resumes

I’m writing with good news. Construction is resuming on a critical project to stop invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had abruptly halted […]

Press Release

September 3, 2026

Work Resumes on Brandon Road Invasive Carp Barrier 

CHICAGO, IL (September 3, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced construction would resume on the critical Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP) after abruptly halting work earlier this […]

Testimony

September 1, 2026

Community Members Comment on Impact of Flooding in Chicago

When heavy rain happens in Chicago, too many Chicagoans suffer basement backups and flooding in their homes and neighborhoods. Frequent flooding disproportionately affects vulnerable communities, leading to expensive property damage, […]

Press Release

July 30, 2026

Work Stopped on Critical Brandon Road Invasive Carp Barrier

(CHICAGO, IL) July 30, 2026 – The Alliance for the Great Lakes today urged the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to provide transparency and resume construction after a recent work […]

Blog

July 14, 2026

The Wisconsin primary election is almost here

Lake Michigan and Lake Superior need your vote! The Wisconsin primary election is almost here. Races up and down the ballot will affect the Great Lakes, our drinking water, our […]

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