Drinking water

Clean water is a basic human need. But not everyone in the Great Lakes region has access to safe, affordable water in their home.

Visit our campaign page to learn about steps we can take to ensure everyone around the Great Lakes has safe, affordable drinking water. Learn more below about drinking water in Great Lakes communities.

DC Update

May 26, 2021

Water Infrastructure Front and Center in Washington, DC

A call to increase drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding was near the top of the Alliance’s annual list of federal legislative priorities. And now the issue is front and […]

Blog

April 29, 2021

100 Day Recap: Federal Great Lakes Priorities in Action

As of April 29, President Biden will have been in office for 100 days, a traditional marker for assessing a new president’s first few months in office. We laid out […]

Press Release

March 31, 2021

An Important First Step

Chicago, IL (March 31, 2021) – In a speech this afternoon, President Biden announced the American Jobs Plan which proposes significant investments in infrastructure. Alliance for the Great Lakes Chief […]

Blog

January 21, 2021

Top 5 Great Lakes Priorities for the Biden Administration

As the nation faces unprecedented challenges, clean water is more important than ever. The deepening COVID-19 crisis reminds us daily of the deep connection between clean water and public health. […]

Blog

January 21, 2021

Top 5 Great Lakes Priorities for the United States Congress

As the nation faces unprecedented challenges, clean water is more important than ever. The deepening COVID-19 crisis reminds us daily of the deep connection between clean water and public health. […]

BLOG

September 18, 2020

Top Five Great Lakes Questions to Ask Candidates for Elected Office

Voters like you can make sure that the Great Lakes and clean water are part of the election-year conversation. In 2020, many federal, state, and local offices are on the […]

Press Release

May 18, 2020

Groups Applaud the Introduction of Water For All Legislation

Joint Press Release from Alliance for the Great Lakes, Freshwater Future, and Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund May 14, 2020 (Columbus, OH) – On Thursday, Representative Erica Crawley (D-Columbus) introduced […]

BLOG

April 20, 2020

Know Your H20: Earth Week Challenge

Many of us take the water flowing from our taps at home for granted. The average American uses 82 gallons of water at home per day. Living in the Great […]

BLOG

February 10, 2020

Alliance Releases 2020 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities

Today, the Alliance for the Great Lakes announced our 2020 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities. With the support of Congress, the Great Lakes region has made significant progress to protect […]

Press Release

November 14, 2019

Alliance for the Great Lakes Statement on Gov. Dewine’s Announcement of the H2Ohio Implementation Plan

Nov. 14, 2019 – Earlier today, Ohio Governor Mike Dewine announced his administration’s implementation plan for the $172 million H2Ohio fund. The program will invest in long-term solutions to prevent […]