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President's Message
September 4, 2026
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
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
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
(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
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
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
(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 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
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
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 […]