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Climate change in the Great Lakes

Climate change puts Great Lakes wildlife, drinking water, and our regional economy at risk.

Visit our campaign page to learn about the biggest impacts of climate change on the Great Lakes. Learn more about climate change and the Great Lakes below.

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Agricultural runoff
Green Bay dead zoneLake Erie algal bloom
Climate change in the Great Lakes
Combined sewer overflowsGreat Lakes water levelsGreen stormwater infrastructure
Drinking water
Drinking water affordabilityLead service lines
Environmental justiceGreat Lakes restorationInvasive species
Invasive carpInvasive species in ballast water
Other topicsPlastic pollution in the Great Lakes
Adopt-a-BeachMicrobeadsMicroplastics

BLOG

October 18, 2022

The Great Lakes Should Not Leave Anyone Behind

Nothing beats a road trip after a long hiatus from travel. Covering ground by car gives me an opportunity to reconnect with places around the Great Lakes that I have […]

Press Release

September 30, 2022

Alliance Applauds Agreement to Move Forward with Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study

Chicago, IL (September 30, 2022) – The Alliance for the Great Lakes thanks the governors of the Great Lakes states for signing an agreement to partner with the U.S. Army […]

Blog

September 13, 2022

Helping Great Lakes Communities Manage Climate Change Impacts

Note: This blog is part of a periodic series of updates from Don Jodrey, the Alliance’s Director of Federal Government Relations, with his view on Great Lakes policy from Washington, […]

Podcast

May 24, 2022

Alexandra Novak – Green Infrastructure

Alex, based in Detroit, came to the Alliance in 2019 with a professional background in urban planning and community development. In her role as Community Planning Manager, Alex collaborates with […]

Podcast

May 17, 2022

Joel Brammeier – Climate Change

As Alliance for the Great Lakes president and CEO, Joel Brammeier oversees all aspects of the organization, leads a team of professionals across five locations, along with a base of […]

Blog

May 12, 2022

4 Ways Climate Change Is Challenging the Great Lakes

With our abundant fresh water and temperate climate, the Great Lakes region is often thought of as a climate haven that may be off the hook from the worst impacts […]

50th Anniversary

October 4, 2020

The Great Lakes Compact and Climate Change

An epic decade-long effort to keep Great Lakes water in the basin provides inspiration, and crucial protection, as we face an even larger challenge: climate change. For our 50th anniversary, […]

50th Anniversary

October 4, 2020

Pollution from Point Source to Nonpoint Source

A half-century ago, legislation began to reduce dumping by heavy industry into the Great Lakes. Sewage is another prime source of point source pollution, one we are still tackling. Now […]

Blog

September 10, 2020

Green Stormwater Infrastructure in the Right-of-Way: 5 Case Studies

Cities across the country are investing in their water infrastructure systems with hopes of achieving triple bottom line benefits – for people, the environment, and economic return. In the face […]

BLOG

April 14, 2020

Great Lakes Water Levels Q & A

Q: Why are Great Lakes water levels so high? It’s natural for the Great Lakes to rise and fall over time, but the lakes are currently experiencing a period of […]

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