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 […]

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 25 – Sunday, April 27. 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 […]

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.

Join us Saturday, September 20, 2025, 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 […]