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November 12, 2019
In Memoriam: Lee Botts
Lee Botts, our founder and a force in creating and nurturing the Great Lakes environmental movement, passed away on October 5th at age 91 in Oak Park, Illinois. Her voice […]
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November 4, 2019
Waves of Expression
Most gallery walls are white and sterile, but not the South Side Community Art Center. The walls making up this building are vertical wooden planks filled with small holes. These […]
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August 22, 2019
Cyanide Spill Kills Fish, Closes Beaches
Last week, three thousand fish died as a result of a cyanide and ammonia spill from ArcelorMittal, a steel and mining company that has a large facility in Portage, Indiana. […]
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August 19, 2019
Aveda Earth Month 2019 Raises $150,000 for the Great Lakes
For the 12th year in a row, the Alliance for the Great Lakes was a beneficiary of regional Aveda Earth Month efforts. Aveda celebrates Earth Month in a big way. […]
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August 19, 2019
Aveda Earth Month 2019: Salon Fundraisers
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June 26, 2019
Birding in the Great Lakes region
Billions of birds migrate through the Great Lakes region each year along what is known as the Mississippi Flyway, and most stopover in suitable habitats like cities, parks, and even […]
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June 5, 2019
From Talk to Action: Great Lakes Leadership from the Ground Up
A version of this story previously appeared in Watermarks, the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ quarterly newsletter. You can find the full issue online here. With tens of thousands of […]
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May 30, 2019
Wave of Expression: Clean Water Art & Storytelling Competition
Water is a vital part of our communities, as is art and storytelling. The Alliance for the Great Lakes Young Professional Council invites qualifying candidates to participate in its first-ever […]
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May 17, 2019
Great Lakes Songs of Summer
As the region warms up, Great Lakes residents are spending more and more time near the lakes, whether it’s running, biking, picking up trash, or just relaxing. So we wanted […]
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May 1, 2019
Great Lakes Great Books
Sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, chair, a plastic-free feast… what else could you need for a day at the beach? How about a good book–no, a great book. The Alliance staff compiled […]