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Every year, thousands of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers come together to clean up Great Lakes shorelines. It’s easy to join in. Become a Team Leader and host a cleanup at your favorite Great Lakes beach, park, trail, or marina. Or visit the Adopt-a-Beach website and join a cleanup near you. Learn more at adopt.greatlakes.org.
How can we ensure large water users such as data centers use our water resources sustainably and prevent pollution in our communities? As data centers proliferate across the Great Lakes region, federal, state and local governments are proposing new frameworks and policy solutions to manage their impact, including the POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513) in Illinois. At […]
Do you have questions about becoming a Team Leader? Are you an experienced Team Leader who wants a refresher on how to lead a cleanup? Join us for an online Team Leader training. We’re here to answer your questions.
Enjoy the lakefront, live music, cocktails, and a scrumptious buffet while mingling with others who share a passion for clean water. Proceeds support our work to ensure the Great Lakes are clean, safe, and accessible for all generations. More information here.
Do you have questions about becoming a Team Leader? Are you an experienced Team Leader who wants a refresher on how to lead a cleanup? Join us for an online Team Leader training. We’re here to answer your questions.
More than 22 million pounds of plastic pollution enter the Great Lakes every year. Meaningful solutions will require action from businesses, manufacturers, and governments alike. Join us for a conversation about how businesses can reduce their plastic use, the incentives driving change, and policies that hold producers accountable for the waste they create. We'll discuss […]
Do you have questions about becoming a Team Leader? Are you an experienced Team Leader who wants a refresher on how to lead a cleanup? Join us for an online Team Leader training. We’re here to answer your questions.
In November, voters across the Great Lakes region will head to the polls. From local offices to statewide races and U.S. Congress, elected officials play a critical role in the policies and investments that protect the Great Lakes. Join us to explore what’s at stake in the 2026 election for Great Lakes communities. We’ll discuss […]
Do you have questions about becoming a Team Leader? Are you an experienced Team Leader who wants a refresher on how to lead a cleanup? Join us for an online Team Leader training. We’re here to answer your questions.
Join a Great Lakes day of action! Adopt-a-Beach volunteers across the region will clean and celebrate Great Lakes shorelines as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. Become a Team Leader and host a cleanup at your favorite Great Lakes beach, park, trail, or marina. Or visit the Adopt-a-Beach website and join a cleanup already scheduled […]