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Webinar

March 24, 2026

Webinar: Data Center Playbook: Protecting water and understanding the impact of data center development

Water use from data centers is increasing across the Great Lakes region. To help make sense of the impacts, we released a new guide for residents, grassroots organizations, and local […]

Blog

March 20, 2026

What the State of the Great Lakes Report Tells Us About Our Future 

Last month, I had the opportunity to participate in discussions around the release of the State of the Great Lakes (SOGL) Report. Sitting alongside scientists, federal agency representatives, community members, and regional […]

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March 14, 2026

Updated Report: Advocates Creating Momentum for Water and Wastewater Investment in the Great Lakes and Beyond

The State Revolving Fund (SRF) Advocates Forum (Forum) brings together over 200 community leaders from across the country – including many in Great Lakes states – advocating for critical water […]

Webinar

February 25, 2026

Webinar: Washington Update: Protecting the Great Lakes and Looking Ahead to 2026

When it comes to our Great Lakes priorities, how are our representatives in Washington doing and where should they focus their efforts in 2026? Thanks to Great Lakes advocates like […]

DC Update

January 23, 2026

Congress protects Great Lakes programs from proposed cuts

The U.S. House and Senate recently passed a significant budget package that rejects steep cuts proposed by the White House that would have slashed many federal programs essential to the health of our lakes and the people who depend on them. Ultimately, members of Congress from […]

Webinar

January 15, 2026

Webinar: Waves of Change: Taking Action to Protect the Great Lakes

Discover how you can play an active role in protecting and preserving the Great Lakes in the new year! We’ll dive into ways to get involved with the Alliance for […]

Blog

December 20, 2025

National Leaders & State Legislators in Chicago to Combat Plastic Pollution

Last month, state legislators from around the country came together in Chicago to strategize state-level solutions to the growing plastic pollution crisis. The summit was organized by the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, a nonpartisan network of state lawmakers, and supported by the Alliance for the […]

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December 18, 2025

Win in Michigan: New Agriculture Pollution Rules on Nutrient Runoff

Winter has once again descended upon the Great Lakes region. What’s new this season in Michigan is a state ban on spreading manure on frozen fields. When manure is applied under frozen or saturated conditions, it cannot absorb into […]

President's Message

November 6, 2025

Big Win: One of the Most Polluted Areas in the Great Lakes is Now Restored

We’re celebrating a major win: Muskegon Lake, a 4,149-acre lake that drains into the western shore of Lake Michigan, has officially been removed from the list of the most environmentally […]

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November 5, 2025

New Report: Working Together to Improve Water Infrastructure

The State Revolving Fund (SRF) Advocates Forum (Forum) brings together community leaders from more than 36 states advocating for critical water infrastructure funding needs to replace lead service lines, upgrade […]

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