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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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 […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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April 8, 2026

The 2026 Election Season and the Great Lakes

As the 2026 election season ramps up, voters are getting ready to cast their ballots. They’re researching candidate platforms, attending events, asking tough questions of candidates, and talking with family, […]

Press Release

April 7, 2026

New Public Dashboard Provides Data on Water Pollution Flowing into Lake Erie

CHICAGO, IL (April 7, 2026) – Today, the Alliance for the Great Lakes and its partners announced a new, publicly available dashboard that provides near real-time data about water quality […]

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