Blog
May 2, 2024
Announcing Our 2024 Wavemaker Honorees
We are excited to unveil the inaugural honorees of the Alliance for the Great Lakes 2024 Wavemaker Awards. As we launch this esteemed recognition for the first time, we celebrate […]
Diving Deep for Solutions
January 22, 2024
Water Infrastructure: Getting Great Lakes Water to the People
For our Diving Deep for Solutions series, we commissioned author and journalist Kari Lydersen to examine big issues facing the lakes today and how our expert team at the Alliance for the Great Lakes […]
Press Release
December 18, 2023
Joint Statement: EPA Rule Fails to Protect the Great Lakes From Invasive Species
Joint statement from the Alliance for the Great Lakes, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Environmental Law and Policy Center regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rulemaking under the Vessel […]
Blog
December 14, 2023
Reflections from COP28: A Journey of Global Impact and Local Stewardship
Note: This blog was written by Vice President of Policy and Strategic Engagement Crystal M.C. Davis. Attending the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai was an incredible experience, one that […]
Blog
November 14, 2023
One Earth: Young Filmmakers Shine A Light on Great Lakes Issues
The One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest invites inspiring young filmmakers across the world, from grades three through post-grad, to submit films that address today’s most pressing environmental challenges. The contest […]
Blog
November 1, 2023
Charting the Future of the Great Lakes: Insights from the HOW Conference and Governors’ Summit
Note: This blog was co-written by President & CEO Joel Brammeier and Vice President of Policy and Strategic Engagement Crystal M.C. Davis. For four days in Cleveland on the shores […]
Press Release
October 17, 2023
EPA Rule Fails to Protect Great Lakes from Invasive Species
Joint statement from the Alliance for the Great Lakes, the Environmental Law and Policy Center and the National Wildlife Federation regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking […]
Blog
October 13, 2023
Alliance for the Great Lakes Board of Directors Welcomes Newly Elected Board Member & Returning Officers
At the Alliance for the Great Lakes Board of Directors meeting on October 6, 2023, in Chicago, the Board welcomed Timothy Alston for a three-year term. New Board Member: Timothy […]
DC Update
April 20, 2023
House water champions emerge amidst rising national backlog of water infrastructure projects
Early this year, we published our list of federal priorities for 2023, and chief among them was the need to increase funding for water infrastructure. We believe that clean water […]
Podcast
April 18, 2023
Celebration of National Volunteer Week: Adopt-a-Beach Volunteers Season 2, Episode 15
This week marks national volunteer appreciation week, and on this Lakes Chat episode, we’re chatting about volunteering to help the Great Lakes. Guests included: Olivia Reda – the Alliance for […]