Blog
June 21, 2022
5 Ways to Celebrate Plastic Free July
Plastic pollution is a major problem in the Great Lakes. More than 22 million pounds of plastic end up in the lakes every year. And plastic never really goes away. […]
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June 21, 2022
5 Ways Plastic Pollution is Different in the Great Lakes
What comes to mind when you hear the words “plastic pollution”? Maybe the phrase conjures up images of the infamous trash island plaguing the north Pacific. Maybe you think of […]
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June 21, 2022
9 Tips for a Plastic-Free Summer Holiday at the Beach
The Great Lakes are one of the best places to spend a holiday weekend. And, if you’re like us, plastic pollution at the beach isn’t a part of your perfect […]
Podcast
May 31, 2022
Dr. Sherri Mason – Plastic Pollution
Dr. Sherri Mason, is a leading expert on plastic pollution. Her award-winning work has drawn international attention to the threat of microplastics in our waters and led to the passage […]
Blog
May 16, 2022
Adopt-a-Beach 2022: Off to a Strong Start
Spring may have only just decided to arrive, but Adopt-a-Beach volunteers are already turning out in force. Nearly 1,000 volunteers have collected over 5,000 pounds of litter. And the numbers […]
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April 22, 2022
Learning Outside the Classroom: Volunteer Spotlight
Our Adopt-a-Beach program has grown tremendously over the past 30 years. That’s due to community members of all ages coming together to keep our beaches and shorelines clean. As we […]
Podcast
April 13, 2022
Juliann Krupa Spring Kick Off
Juliann Krupa is the Volunteer Engagement Manager at the Alliance for the Great Lakes. In this role, Juliann utilizes her passion for aquatic science and conservation to oversee over 15,000 Adopt-a-Beach […]
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November 16, 2021
Over 200,000 Volunteers and 8,282,807 Pieces of Litter
2021 marked the 30th anniversary of the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Adopt-a-Beach program. This year alone, volunteers hosted beach cleanups on all 5 Great Lakes and in all 8 […]
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September 23, 2021
30th Anniversary of September Adopt-a-Beach a Success!
It’s hard to believe that 30 years ago in September, volunteers joined our first Adopt-a-Beach events on Lake Michigan. Today the program reaches across all 5 lakes and all 8 Great […]
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November 19, 2020
Pandemic Can’t Stop Volunteers from Connecting, Cleaning Up
The pandemic slowed but couldn’t stop Great Lakers from volunteering this year. While taking precautions, volunteers throughout the Great Lakes region cleaned beaches and neighborhoods and helped spread the word […]