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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January 29, 2025

How Washington Can Support the Great Lakes in 2025

Significant progress continues to be made in protecting and restoring the Great Lakes, but much more needs to be done. The federal government plays a major role in this work […]

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October 11, 2024

Healing Our Waters Conference Recap: Community Voices Leading the Charge for Water Justice 

This year’s Healing Our Waters (HOW) Conference in Chicago brought together advocates, community leaders, and passionate individuals to address major issues facing the Great Lakes, including the pressing issue of […]

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December 14, 2023

Reflections from COP28: A Journey of Global Impact and Local Stewardship

Note: This blog was written by Vice President of Policy and Strategic Engagement Crystal M.C. Davis. Attending the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai was an incredible experience, one that […]

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November 14, 2023

One Earth: Young Filmmakers Shine A Light on Great Lakes Issues 

The One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest invites inspiring young filmmakers across the world, from grades three through post-grad, to submit films that address today’s most pressing environmental challenges. The contest […]

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June 27, 2023

Models of Shared Service Arrangements in Stormwater Governance

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

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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 […]

DC Update

September 13, 2022

Helping Great Lakes Communities Manage Climate Change Impacts

New legislation passed by Congress, and signed into law by the President in July, represents a major step forward for the U.S. to address the climate change threat. The Inflation […]

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 […]