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.

DC Update

March 31, 2022

Biden’s FY23 Budget Proposal & the Great Lakes

Last year Congress and the Biden Administration delivered on historic investments in water programs which brought significant funding to the Great Lakes region. The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act […]

Podcast

March 1, 2022

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

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

Podcast

February 22, 2022

Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities 2022

The annual priorities outline our federal policy agenda and identify the next steps Congress should take in this session to protect the lakes. Today we’ll discuss our top Great Lakes […]

Blog

February 3, 2022

2022 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities

Progress has been made, but more needs to be done to protect the lakes and the people who rely on them. Last January, we set an ambitious agenda for the […]

DC Update

December 14, 2021

Year-End Federal Policy Update: Strong Progress Made on Alliance’s Priorities

We laid out an ambitious federal policy agenda back in January 2021 as President Biden took office and as the 117th Congress convened. Our major federal policy priorities for 2021 […]

Press Release

August 10, 2021

Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Chicago, IL (August 10, 2021) – Earlier today, the Senate passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which included commitments to water infrastructure and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. In response, Alliance […]

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

April 9, 2021

Statement on President Biden’s Budget Proposal

Chicago, IL (April 9, 2021) – Earlier today, President Biden released his proposed FY 2022 discretionary budget. In response, Alliance for the Great Lakes Chief Operating Officer and Vice President […]

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. […]