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! […]

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! […]

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! […]

Join us Saturday, September 21, 2024, 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 […]

How can our representatives in Washington support the Great Lakes in 2025? Hear from members of our team who presented our recently released federal priorities to members of Congress in meetings at the Capitol. In 2025 our federal agenda focuses on invasive species, fixing our failing water infrastructure, stopping plastic pollution, preventing harmful algal blooms, […]

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 learn how you can manage your cleanups and collect litter data on your mobile […]

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 learn how you can manage your cleanups and collect litter data on your mobile […]