Campaigns - Alliance for the Great Lakes

The Great Lakes are massive and awe inspiring. But, they are at risk if we do not take care of them.

Our staff are at the forefront of the Great Lakes protection movement. We lead the way, making sure the health of the lakes is a priority when policy-makers are writing new laws and enforcing current ones. We anticipate future threats to the Great Lakes and develop solutions to make sure the health of the lakes is not put in danger.

We need your help. We can’t protect the Great Lakes alone. Your voice—by sending a letter to your Member of Congress or attending a local meeting—makes a difference.

Saving Lake Erie

Massive, bright green toxic algal blooms cover large parts of Lake Erie each summer. This is an unacceptable threat to drinking water for more than 11 million people.

Keeping Invasive Species Out of the Lakes

Invasive species—like zebra mussels and round gobies—have forever damaged the Great Lakes. We're working to keep new ones out.

Microbead Menace

Tiny plastic microbeads have been found in alarming numbers in the Great Lakes. We're leading the way to keep plastic out of the lakes.

Protecting Great Lakes Water

The Great Lakes hold 90% of North America's fresh surface water. But, they can be depleted if we don't take care to keep Great Lakes water in the lakes.

Upholding the Great Lakes compact

Great Lakes, Great Communities

Heavy rains overwhelm the water systems in many Great Lakes communities. Basements back up, streets flood, and polluted water cascades into the nearest lake or stream.

Revitalizing Our Ravines

These rare and beautiful landscapes are at risk. We're helping communities come together to save them.

Restoring Green Bay

Wisconsin's Green Bay suffers a large dead zone each year, threatening fish and wildlife. We're developing new partnerships and solutions to restore the bay.

See our solutions

Sewage Overflows: When It Rains, It Flows

Tens of billions of gallons of raw sewage and stormwater end up in the Great Lakes each year. Old, failing infrastructure in cities is the culprit.

Oil and Water

The Great Lakes faces a critical choice. Should the region become a thruway for shipping tar sands crude oil via ship?

Learn more to make the choice

Standpoint Series

A set of eight short essays meant to articulate our perspective and spark conversation. We’re going beyond 140 characters, beyond the talking points, and taking a deeper look at our region's most pressing water issues.

Read the Series

Great Lakes Action Center

Your voice, when combined with thousands of advocates around the lakes, can make a difference! See our active alerts and take action.

Visit Our Action Center