Blog
April 23, 2026
Meet the 2026 Wavemaker Honorees
Not everyone who cares about the Great Lakes does it from a stage. A lot of work happens in meeting rooms, on beaches, in classrooms, and in communities that don’t always make […]
Blog
April 22, 2026
At the Edge of the Water: Two Leaders, One Shoreline, One Shared Responsibility
For Patrick G. Rodriguez Sr., it started with a newspaper article. A new member of the Indiana Harbor–East Chicago Lions Club brought information about Adopt-a-Beach to a meeting. The club […]
Blog
March 17, 2026
Join Us for Great Lakes Giving Day
A day to rally support for the lakes we all depend on. For generations, the Great Lakes have shaped life across our region. They provide drinking water to more than 40 […]
Jobs
January 15, 2026
Director of Federal Government Affairs
Summary The Director of Federal Government Affairs (Director) leads the Alliance’s work to advance federal policy that will protect, conserve, and restore the Great Lakes. The Director provides leadership and […]
President's Message
December 15, 2025
2025 Accomplishments
I have always believed that progress on the Great Lakes happens when patience meets persistence. The challenges facing our waters rarely appear overnight. They build slowly, shaped by years of […]
Blog
November 14, 2025
Alliance for the Great Lakes Earns Top Charity Ratings Again in 2025
For 2025, the Alliance for the Great Lakes has once again earned three of the most trusted ratings in the nonprofit sector. These recognitions are more than symbols. They are […]
Blog
October 14, 2025
Healing Our Waters Conference Recap: Collaboration and Community at the Core
This year’s Healing Our Waters Conference brought together hundreds of advocates, funders, scientists, and community leaders in Rochester, New York, to explore solutions for the health of the Great Lakes. […]
Blog
August 21, 2025
Stronger Oversight Needed to Reduce Agricultural Pollution
Large livestock operations, known as Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), generate billions of gallons of manure and wastewater each year. Without strong safeguards, this waste pollutes rivers, fuels toxic algal […]
Press Release
May 9, 2025
White House Issues Invasive Carp Memo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO, IL (May 9, 2025) – Today, President Donald Trump signed and issued a memo directing his administration to take steps to block invasive carp from reaching […]
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 […]