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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 […]

Blog

May 1, 2017

Local Action Brings Positive Change in Detroit

The Great Lakes are vast. From the miles of coastline to the millions of people living in the basin, everything about the region seems monumental — and transforming it can […]

Blog

May 26, 2016

Bead-ban campaign brings victory

The tiny plastic microbead — colorful exfoliant in many soaps, toothpastes and facial washes — was no match against our supporters’ fervor to cleanse them from Great Lakes waters. After […]

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