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April 19, 2020
By Joel Brammeier, Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO The Covid-19 crisis has turned our world upside down, causing devastating loss of life and economic hardship for many […]
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April 14, 2020
Q: Why are Great Lakes water levels so high? It’s natural for the Great Lakes to rise and fall over time, but the lakes are currently experiencing a period of […]
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April 13, 2020
Water, water everywhere, but where does it go? This week, students will look at a Great Lakes watershed map and watch a simple experiment about the water cycle. Then they’ll […]
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April 6, 2020
As the poet, farmer, and environmental activist Wendell Berry once said, “If you don’t know where you are, you don’t know who you are.” Our first H.O.M.E.School activity asks students […]
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March 31, 2020
Many magical and mythical tales surround the Great Lakes. From monsters that lurk in the depth and haunting ghost stories, to urban legends and unscientific claims, the tall tales surrounding […]
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March 18, 2020
At the Alliance for the Great Lakes, our volunteers’ safety is our top priority. We have been monitoring developments with the COVID-19 virus and have made the decision to suspend […]
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March 17, 2020
Our Great Lakes communities are heading into uncharted waters as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. Protecting our health and the health of those around us is top of mind. As local, […]
Annual Report 2019
March 2, 2020
2019 Treasurer’s Report The Alliance for the Great Lakes had a great year, thanks to our donors, advocates, and champions. Without their support, we would not have been able to […]
ANNUAL REPORT
February 26, 2020
Chicago’s Southeast Side is where the Calumet River meets Lake Michigan. The neighborhood is rich in water resources: Lake Michigan, Lake Calumet, Big Marsh Nature Preserve, and the river that […]
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February 25, 2020
While it’s been too cold for Adopt-a-Beach, we’ve been cooking up some big things here at the Alliance. We’re happy to share that this year, we are launching a new […]