Great Lakes restoration

The Great Lakes are a critical resource. They providing drinking water, recreational opportunities, and drive the region’s economy. But they are at risk.

The Great Lakes restoration and protection effort spans over fifty years. Great Lakes restoration and protection will require creative ideas and support from a wide range of stakeholders.

Learn more about Great Lakes restoration efforts below.

Press Release

September 30, 2026

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Passes U.S. Senate

CHICAGO, IL (September 30, 2026)  – Last night the United States Senate passed legislation to reauthorize the popular and critical Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The Senate action follows passage in the […]

Press Release

July 13, 2026

Alliance for the Great Lakes Announces the Community Partnerships Grant Program

(CHICAGO, IL) July 13, 2026 – The Alliance for the Great Lakes is pleased to announce the new Community Partnerships Grant Program – Southern Lake Michigan (CPGP), a funding program […]

Quiz

March 24, 2026

Pop Quiz: Great Lakes Restoration

The most important program supporting Great Lakes restoration is a federal program known as GLRI. What does GLRI stand for?  Great Lakes – Really Incredible Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Great […]

Blog

March 20, 2026

What the State of the Great Lakes Report Tells Us About Our Future 

Last month, I had the opportunity to participate in discussions around the release of the State of the Great Lakes (SOGL) Report. Sitting alongside scientists, federal agency representatives, community members, and regional […]

Webinar

February 25, 2026

Webinar: Washington Update: Protecting the Great Lakes and Looking Ahead to 2026

When it comes to our Great Lakes priorities, how are our representatives in Washington doing and where should they focus their efforts in 2026? Thanks to Great Lakes advocates like […]

Blog

February 10, 2026

Top 5 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities for 2026

The federal government plays a critical role in protecting the Great Lakes. It’s responsible for funding projects, administering programs, and enforcing environmental safeguards. The Alliance for the Great Lakes advocates […]

DC Update

January 23, 2026

Congress protects Great Lakes programs from proposed cuts

The U.S. House and Senate recently passed a significant budget package that rejects steep cuts proposed by the White House that would have slashed many federal programs essential to the health of our lakes and the people who depend on them. Ultimately, […]

Action Alert

December 3, 2025

Tell the U.S. EPA to Protect Our Streams and Wetlands

The U.S. EPA is proposing to weaken the Clean Water Act by eliminating protections for many streams and wetlands that feed into the Great Lakes. This would put our drinking […]

President's Message

November 6, 2025

Big Win: One of the Most Polluted Areas in the Great Lakes is Now Restored

We’re celebrating a major win: Muskegon Lake, a 4,149-acre lake that drains into the western shore of Lake Michigan, has officially been removed from the list of the most environmentally […]

Press Release

October 2, 2025

Muskegon Lake Area of Concern Delisted

CHICAGO, IL (October 2nd, 2025)  — The Alliance for the Great Lakes is celebrating the announcement that Muskegon Lake has been officially delisted as an Area of Concern. Muskegon Lake was […]