Blog
July 6, 2026
The Michigan primary election is almost here
The Great Lakes need your vote! The Michigan primary election is almost here. Races up and down the ballot will affect the Great Lakes, our drinking water, our health, and […]
Press Release
June 25, 2026
Moderate Toxic Algal Bloom Forecast a Worrying Sign of Little Progress for Health of Lake Erie
CHICAGO, IL (June 25, 2026) – Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced its annual forecast for the severity of the Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB). The 2026 projection is […]
Blog
May 29, 2026
Breaking news: Illinois victory against plastic pollution
Yesterday, the Illinois Senate passed an important bill to protect Lake Michigan and all Illinois waters from plastic pollution. The Plastic Pellets Pollution Control bill, HB 4418, previously passed by […]
Blog
May 26, 2026
The New York primary election is almost here
The Great Lakes need your vote! The New York primary election is almost here. Races up and down the ballot will have an impact on Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, our […]
Blog
May 18, 2026
Understanding Water Quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin
Nutrient pollution, largely driven by agricultural runoff, remains one of the most significant threats to water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin. When nutrients, such as phosphorus and nitrogen, […]
Testimony
April 23, 2026
Testimony in Support of POWER Act to Protect Illinois Water Resources from Data Center Impacts
Large data centers are being proposed and built across the Great Lakes region, including Illinois. Without comprehensive protective planning, pollution prevention, and water use reporting, they could irreversibly drain huge […]
Blog
April 20, 2026
The Pennsylvania primary election is almost here
Lake Erie needs your vote! The Pennsylvania primary election is almost here. Races up and down the ballot will have an impact on Lake Erie, our drinking water, our health, […]
Blog
April 17, 2026
Get Inspired by Great Lakes Volunteers
Thousands of people volunteer to protect the Great Lakes each year. Working with them truly inspires me. Every day, they remind me that we’re part of something bigger – an amazing […]
Blog
April 14, 2026
Ohio primary election voting has started
Lake Erie needs your vote! Voting has already started for the Ohio primary election. Races up and down the ballot will have an impact on Lake Erie, our drinking water, […]
Blog
April 14, 2026
Indiana primary election voting has started
Lake Michigan needs your vote! Voting has already started for the Indiana primary election. Races up and down the ballot will have an impact on Lake Michigan, our drinking water, […]