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 a short Team Leader training. We’re here to answer your questions!

Join us Saturday, September 23, 2023, for a Great Lakes day of action! Thousands of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers will clean and celebrate Great Lakes shorelines as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. Volunteers on all five lakes and in each of the eight Great Lakes states will join volunteers all over the world who care for […]

Aquatic invasive species threaten the environment and the economy of the Great Lakes ecosystem. Ballast water discharge from ships in the Great Lakes is a primary mode of transport for some harmful invasive aquatic species. How can the U.S. EPA protect the Great Lakes from invasive species? Join us for a discussion with a group […]

Join the Alliance for the Great Lakes for a discussion on our recently released federal priorities and our advocacy efforts in Washington, DC. Our 2024 priorities focus on invasive species, fixing our failing water infrastructure, stopping plastic pollution, preventing harmful algal blooms, and ensuring funding for Great Lakes restoration. You’ll hear from: You can submit […]

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 a short Team Leader training. We’re here to answer your questions. You'll also get a peek at our new tool to collect litter data on your phone! […]

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 a short Team Leader training. We’re here to answer your questions. You’ll also get a peek at our new tool to collect litter data on your phone! […]

Spring is just around the corner. That means Adopt-a-Beach season will start before you know it! So mark your calendar: Adopt-a-Beach Spring Kickoff is Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28. Every year, thousands of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers come together to keep our Great Lakes beaches clean. It’s easy to join in. Visit the Adopt-a-Beach website […]

Lake Michigan is the source of our region’s drinking water. Preventing plastic pollution is critical to keeping our drinking water safe. Join us for a discussion of new research findings on increased plastic pollution in our waterways, as well as innovative solutions. We will discuss new, cost-effective strategies -- from washing machine microfilters to reuse […]

Join us at the Columbia Yacht Club in Chicago to celebrate the Alliance’s work to restore and protect our Great Lakes. Enjoy great food, live music, and friendly company as we celebrate the successes of the Alliance and people like you who depend on the lakes. We will shine a light on the Wavemakers - […]

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 a short Team Leader training. We’re here to answer your questions. You’ll also get a peek at our new tool to collect litter data on your phone! […]