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 […]

Podcast

April 4, 2023

Plastic Pollution Season 2, Episode 14

Andrea Densham is a Senior Strategic Advisor to the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Resources: Take Action

DC Update

March 21, 2023

Great Lakes Advocates Head to Washington, President’s Budget Released

The first week of March was a busy time in Washington, DC, as Great Lakes advocates from around the region, including the Alliance, gathered for the annual “Great Lakes Days” […]

Podcast

March 21, 2023

Great Lakes Ice Cover Season 2, Episode 13

James Kessler is a scientist from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory. His educational background comprises an engineering degree in Earth Systems Science and a […]

Podcast

March 7, 2023

The Cost to Meet Water Quality Goals in the Western Basin of Lake Erie Season 2, Episode 26

As the Alliance’s Agricultural & Restoration Policy Director, Tom leads work in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio to achieve the Alliance’s agriculture and water goals and implements regional restoration initiatives. In […]

Podcast

February 21, 2023

Ask Us Anything! Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities Q&A (Webinar) Season 2, Episode 25

Speakers include Alliance for the Great Lakes policy experts:Joel Brammeier, President & CEOCrystal M.C. Davis, Vice President for Policy and Strategic EngagementDon Jodrey, Director of Federal RelationsJennifer Caddick, Vice President, […]

Blog

February 14, 2023

Bold Action Needed to Meaningfully Reduce Algal Blooms in Western Lake Erie

Harmful algal blooms plague western Lake Erie each summer, threatening drinking water supplies, recreation, and the regional economy. Nutrient pollution, specifically phosphorous, flowing off agricultural lands is the largest unchecked […]