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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. […]
Press Release
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 […]
Press Release
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 […]
Press Release
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 […]
Press Release
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 […]
50th Anniversary
October 4, 2020
Community Partnerships, Listening and Learning: A Driving Force
“The Alliance is listening to communities and then integrating what we’ve heard into our water priorities. And we do more than listening. We are now actively supporting the communities that […]
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October 4, 2020
Fifty Years of Great Lakes Protection: Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future
This year the Alliance for the Great Lakes celebrates its 50th anniversary. From a tiny but influential startup called the Lake Michigan Federation, the Alliance for the Great Lakes has […]
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September 18, 2020
Top Five Ways You Can Get Involved in the 2020 Election Season
Clean water issues are more important than ever. The COVID-19 crisis has shown us the critical importance of clean water to our personal health, and the health and safety of […]
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May 18, 2020
H.O.M.E.School Week 7: Boating and Knots
Boats have a long history on the Great Lakes. From the first birchbark canoes, to the schooners and steamships of the 1800s, to the massive freighters of today, people have […]