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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.

Categories

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

Press Release

March 24, 2023

Statement: Alliance Welcomes New Canadian Investment in Great Lakes Restoration

Chicago, IL (March 24, 2023) – This afternoon Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new investment in Great Lakes restoration. The announcement was made as part of an official […]

Blog

January 24, 2023

Top 5 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities for 2023

Significant progress has been made in protecting and restoring the Great Lakes. But much more needs to be done. Too many Great Lakers experience polluted water, whether it is lead-tainted […]

Blog

January 18, 2023

The New Congress and the Great Lakes

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

October 18, 2022

Great Lakes Forum and Clean Water Act Anniversary

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 […]

Press Release

October 18, 2022

Statement: 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act

Chicago, IL (October 18, 2022) – Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO Joel Brammeier issued the following statement […]

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 […]

Podcast

October 4, 2022

Election Year & The Great Lakes

Molly Flanagan joined the Alliance for the Great Lakes staff in April 2015 as Vice President for Policy after seven years as senior program officer at the Joyce Foundation. Molly […]

Blog

September 21, 2022

2022 Midterm Elections: How to Get Involved

Election day – Tuesday, November 8 – is just around the corner. Many federal, state, and local offices are on the ballot around the Great Lakes region. Seven Great Lakes […]

Blog

July 24, 2022

Mid-Year Update: Alliance’s 2022 Federal Priorities

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, […]

Blog

March 31, 2022

DC Update: Biden’s FY23 Budget Proposal & the Great Lakes

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, […]

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