BLOG
May 1, 2019
Great Lakes Great Books
Sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, chair, a plastic-free feast… what else could you need for a day at the beach? How about a good book–no, a great book. The Alliance staff compiled […]
BLOG
April 12, 2019
CEO: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
By Joel Brammeier, President and CEO of the Alliance for the Great Lakes Like many people around the Great Lakes, I was astonished by President Trump’s recent comments at a […]
Press Release
April 9, 2019
Adopt-a-Beach Program Springs into Action for 2019 Beach Season
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 (Chicago) – As spring finally begins to appear around the Great Lakes, volunteers are heading out to beaches for a spring cleaning. The Alliance for the […]
BLOG
April 2, 2019
5 Great Beers from the Great Lakes Region
Beer lovers of the world, unite. No matter if you’re an IPA fan, a stout-stan, or ale advocate, the first ingredient of beer is water. So it’s especially important that […]
BLOG
March 20, 2019
Aveda Salons Show They Care About Clean Water
Aveda is dedicated to protecting the environment and showing love for clean water. A big part of that mission is Aveda Earth Month. It’s just around the corner, and we’re […]
QUIZ
February 6, 2019
Pop Quiz: Threats to the Great Lakes
Pop Quiz: Threats to the Great Lakes The Great Lakes face many obstacles and threats, from invasive species to clean water affordability. Put your knowledge to the test! Massive, bright […]
Blog
August 20, 2018
Detroiters Explore Creative Options to Reduce Flooding, Improve Neighborhoods
It was a moment for celebration. After months of effort, residents and community organizations along Detroit’s Conner Creek Greenway were about to see their first tangible results. A professional engineering […]
Blog
March 26, 2018
Greening Gary from the Ground Up
“I have seen and have played a part in my neighborhood developing into a family-friendly place where neighbors know each other and have a vested interest in the neighborhood. We […]
Celebrating Your Success
December 21, 2017
10 Communities Driving Great Lakes Change
Something magical happens when the right people get together. Ideas flow, plans are created, and the next thing you know, great things are happening for the Great Lakes. Communities across […]
Special Report
October 10, 2017
Rescuing Lake Erie: An Assessment of Progress
In June 2015, under pressure from people across the Great Lakes region, the Governors of Ohio and Michigan joined the Premier of Ontario and committed to reducing the amount of […]