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 […]
Blog
July 14, 2026
The Minnesota primary election is almost here
Lake Superior needs your vote! The Minnesota primary election is almost here. Races up and down the ballot will affect Lake Superior, our drinking water, our health, and our wildlife. […]
Press Release
July 13, 2026
Alliance for the Great Lakes Announces the Community Partnerships Grant Program
(CHICAGO, IL) July 13, 2026 – The Alliance for the Great Lakes is pleased to announce the new Community Partnerships Grant Program – Southern Lake Michigan (CPGP), a funding program […]
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 […]