Blog
March 17, 2026
Join Us for Great Lakes Giving Day
A day to rally support for the lakes we all depend on. For generations, the Great Lakes have shaped life across our region. They provide drinking water to more than 40 […]
Blog
February 11, 2026
Illinois primary election voting has started
Lake Michigan needs your vote! Voting has already started for the Illinois primary election. Races up and down the ballot will have an impact on Lake Michigan, our drinking water, […]
Webinar
January 15, 2026
Webinar: Waves of Change: Taking Action to Protect the Great Lakes
Discover how you can play an active role in protecting and preserving the Great Lakes in the new year! We’ll dive into ways to get involved with the Alliance for […]
Jobs
January 15, 2026
Director of Federal Government Affairs
Summary The Director of Federal Government Affairs (Director) leads the Alliance’s work to advance federal policy that will protect, conserve, and restore the Great Lakes. The Director provides leadership and […]
President's Message
December 15, 2025
2025 Accomplishments
I have always believed that progress on the Great Lakes happens when patience meets persistence. The challenges facing our waters rarely appear overnight. They build slowly, shaped by years of […]
Blog
November 14, 2025
Alliance for the Great Lakes Earns Top Charity Ratings Again in 2025
For 2025, the Alliance for the Great Lakes has once again earned three of the most trusted ratings in the nonprofit sector. These recognitions are more than symbols. They are […]
Blog
April 24, 2025
Meet the 2025 Wavemaker Honorees
At the Alliance for the Great Lakes, we believe that impact doesn’t always come from the spotlight—it comes from showing up, speaking out, and staying the course. Every year at our […]
President's Message
April 21, 2025
5 Reasons Why Our Volunteers Are the Heart of the Alliance
It often starts the same way. A pair of gloves. A trash receptacle. A stretch of shoreline that’s seen better days. When our volunteers show up, something shifts. They bring […]
President's Message
March 6, 2025
How Boaters Can Help Protect the Great Lakes
Boaters have a special connection to the Great Lakes. You love the water. You spend your precious free time maintaining your watercraft so you can enjoy all the beauty the […]
Press Release
March 4, 2025
Vital Great Lakes Fishery Research Bill Introduced in US House
WASHINGTON DC (March 4, 2025) — On Monday, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Bill Huizenga (MI-04) introduced the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act. Set to expire at the end of […]