Blog
April 24, 2025
Meet the 2025 Wavemaker Honorees
At the Alliance for the Great Lakes, we believe that impact doesn’t always come from the spotlight—it comes from showing up, speaking out, and staying the course. Every year at our […]
President's Message
April 21, 2025
5 Reasons Why Our Volunteers Are the Heart of the Alliance
It often starts the same way. A pair of gloves. A trash receptacle. A stretch of shoreline that’s seen better days. When our volunteers show up, something shifts. They bring […]
Jobs
March 24, 2025
Agricultural Management Consultant
Overview The Alliance for the Great Lakes is a non-partisan non-profit organization based in Chicago with staff across the Great Lakes region working to advance policies and programs that preserve […]
Blog
February 26, 2025
Water Advocacy at the Ohio Statehouse: A Call for Clean Water Policies
On Thursday, January 30, the Alliance for the Great Lakes, alongside our partners—The Nature Conservancy, Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, The Junction Coalition, and the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC)—came […]
Press Release
January 9, 2025
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Reauthorization Introduced in US House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Don Carr, Media Director, Alliance for the Great Lakes dcarr@greatlakes.org WASHINGTON DC (January 9, 2025) – Today, representative David Joyce (R-OH), along with Rep. Debbie Dingle (D-MI), Rep. […]
Press Release
December 5, 2024
US Senate Passes Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Reauthorization
US House of Representatives Must Vote Next for Critical Legislation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Don Carr, Media Director, Alliance for the Great Lakes dcarr@greatlakes.org WASHINGTON DC (December 5, 2024) Last evening […]
Blog
November 26, 2024
Alliance Earns Three Top Charity Ratings in 2024
At the Alliance for the Great Lakes, we don’t just talk about protecting and restoring our cherished waters—we live it. And we’re honored to share that, once again, our dedication […]
Statement
November 7, 2024
The Election and the Path Forward for the Great Lakes
While much changed on Tuesday, there are fundamentals that remain the same. 1 in 10 Americans, or nearly 30 million people across eight states, rely on the Great Lakes for […]
Blog
October 24, 2024
Alliance for the Great Lakes Announces New Board Officers
The leadership of the Alliance for the Great Lakes reflects its commitment to ensuring a thriving future for both the lakes and the communities that rely on them. At this […]
Blog
October 17, 2024
What Would you Miss Most in a Day Without the Great Lakes?
Too many people take the Great Lakes for granted. We asked you what you would miss most in a day without our amazing freshwater resource, and you responded. Today, October […]