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May 1, 2018
How We’re Working to Solve Green Bay’s Pollution Problem
Imagine: an area under Green Bay’s surface so low in oxygen that it can’t support life. The cause? Algae fueled by runoff pollution that flows into the bay. Every time […]
Press Release
March 22, 2018
Ohio EPA’s Declaration of Lake Erie as ‘Impaired’ is a Step in the Right Direction
Cleveland (March 22, 2018) – Today the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency announced the listing of the open waters of western Lake Erie as “impaired” under the Clean Water Act in […]
Press Release
March 7, 2018
Conservation, Environmental Groups Note Progress, Disappointed with Lack of Accountability in EPA’s Domestic Action Plan for Lake Erie
Joint media statement from Alliance for the Great Lakes, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and National Wildlife Federation March 7, 2018 (Toledo, OH) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency […]
Standpoint Series
December 6, 2017
Getting Clear: Clean Water and Agriculture
This is the fifth of eight articles in the Standpoint Series, a set of short essays meant to articulate our perspective and spark conversation. This summer, a layer of green sludge […]
Press Release
October 10, 2017
New Report Details Lackluster Effort by Ohio, Michigan, and Ontario in Lake Erie Cleanup
Joint Press Release from Alliance for the Great Lakes, Freshwater Future, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and Ohio Environmental Council October 10, 2017 (Chicago) – Environmental and conservation groups today […]
Special Report
October 10, 2017
Rescuing Lake Erie: An Assessment of Progress
In June 2015, under pressure from people across the Great Lakes region, the Governors of Ohio and Michigan joined the Premier of Ontario and committed to reducing the amount of […]
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August 2, 2017
Protect Lake Erie, Keep Our Water Safe
Today, August 2, 2017 marks the third anniversary of the Toledo, Ohio water crisis that left residents without safe drinking flowing from their taps for more than two days. Several weeks […]
Press Release
August 2, 2017
Lake Erie Clean Up Progress Lags as Region Prepares for Major Summer Algal Bloom
Joint Press Release from Alliance for the Great Lakes, Freshwater Future, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and Ohio Environmental Council Chicago, IL (August 2, 2017) – On the third anniversary of the […]
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April 25, 2017
Alliance Takes EPA to Court to Protect Lake Erie
Today, we joined with a coalition of groups concerned about Lake Erie to file a lawsuit against US EPA for refusing to do its duty under the Clean Water Act. […]
Press Release
April 25, 2017
Groups Sue U.S. EPA to Act on Lake Erie
(Joint Press Release from: Alliance for the Great Lakes – Lake Erie Charter Boat Association – Lake Erie Foundation – Michigan United Conservation Clubs – National Wildlife Federation – Ohio Environmental […]