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January 25, 2021

Alliance Board of Directors Honors Paul Culhane as Director Emeritus

At the Alliance for the Great Lakes November 2020 Board of Directors meeting, the board voted unanimously to honor Paul Culhane as a Director Emeritus in recognition of his more […]

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January 21, 2021

Much Work Left to Do: Our Great Lakes Vision for the Biden Administration and the New Congress

Watching the presidential inauguration yesterday, I was most struck by this gem from National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, that ours is “a nation that isn’t broken, but simply unfinished.” […]

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January 20, 2021

“Let’s Get to Work”: Statement from Alliance for the Great Lakes on the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris

Chicago, IL (January 20, 2021) – The Alliance for the Great Lakes congratulates and welcomes President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they begin their historic term in […]

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January 7, 2021

Statement from Alliance for the Great Lakes on the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol

Chicago, IL (January 7, 2020) – Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO Joel Brammeier released the following statement in reaction to yesterday’s attack on the U.S. Capitol: “What […]

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December 10, 2020

2020 Accomplishments – Thanks to Our Supporters

Thanks for all you did to support and protect the Great Lakes this year. We made progress together during what was for many of us our most difficult year ever. […]

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November 25, 2020

Ohio Governor Appoints Crystal M.C. Davis to Ohio Lake Erie Commission

(Columbus, OH) November 25, 2020 – Earlier today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the appointment of Crystal M.C. Davis, the Alliance’s Vice President for Policy and Strategic Engagement, to a […]

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November 22, 2020

Alliance for the Great Lakes Board of Directors Welcomes Two New Members

At the Alliance for the Great Lakes Board of Directors meeting held on November 7, the board welcomed two new directors, re-elected a current director for a second term, and […]

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November 8, 2020

Statement: Alliance for the Great Lakes Congratulates President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris, Urges Focus on Clean Water

(Chicago, IL) Nov 8, 2020 – Engaging in the democratic process is one of the most powerful ways people throughout the Great Lakes region can have a voice. The Alliance […]

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November 4, 2020

“Great Lakes Voices Count”: Statement from Alliance for the Great Lakes on November 3 Election

Chicago, IL (November 4, 2020) – Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO Joel Brammeier released the following statement in reaction to yesterday’s election: “Great Lakes voices count. And […]

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October 27, 2020

Statement: “Everyone who is eligible to vote deserves the right to do so safely, free of barriers and intimidation. Anything less is unacceptable.”

(Chicago, IL) October 27, 2020 – Today a group of 15 environmental advocacy groups from around the country, led by the Alliance for the Great Lakes, is releasing a statement […]