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  • XOXO, The Great Lakes – Bingo Night

    Online

    Looking for a fun way to support the Great Lakes and clean water? Join us for a lively night of online Bingo! XOXO, The Great LakesBingo NightHosted by the Alliance for the Great LakesChicago Young Professional CouncilTuesday, February 96-7:30 p.m. CSTTickets: $5/person for 3 rounds of Bingo Proceeds support the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ […]

  • Webinar – Much Work to Do: Top Five Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities

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    As the nation faces unprecedented challenges, clean water is more important than ever. The Great Lakes and our communities face serious challenges, from crumbling water infrastructure to the threat of invasive Asian Carp. Thanks to strong, bipartisan efforts over the past decade, we have made significant progress toward our collective vision of safe, healthy Great […]

  • The $188 Billion Question: Can We Fix the Great Lakes Water & Sewer Infrastructure Crisis?

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    Communities across the Great Lakes region are grappling with crumbling, antiquated drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. No one should be without clean, safe, affordable water in their home. No one should have to worry about sewage backing up into their basement or community flooding that damages property. Yet paying for water and sewer projects are […]

  • Webinar – From Farm Fields to the Great Lakes: Protecting the Lakes from Agricultural Pollution

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    Each year, waterways around the Great Lakes region, notably western Lake Erie and Green Bay, suffer from severe algal blooms that threaten drinking water, recreational opportunities, and the region’s economy. And, climate change is just going to make the problem worse. The primary cause? Runoff from agricultural lands. Federal Farm Bill conservation programs are critical […]

  • Volunteer Celebration

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    Join us online to honor all the volunteers who are making a difference for the Great Lakes. We’ll be celebrating the Adopt-a-Beach volunteers who remove thousands of pounds of trash, the Ambassadors who connect with community members all around the Great Lakes, and our Young Professional Council members who raise funds for Great Lakes work. […]

  • Adopt-a-Beach Spring Kickoff 2021

    At your favorite Great Lakes shoreline

    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 Saturday, April 24. 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 and find a cleanup […]

  • Great Blue Benefit 2021

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    Mark Your Calendars for this Year’s Great Blue Benefit! We are delighted to come together virtually in celebration. Join us Thursday, June 17, for a fun-filled evening where you’ll celebrate with others who care about clean water and learn how you can protect the Great Lakes. Tickets are free, and donations are welcome. Proceeds from […]

  • September Adopt-a-Beach 2021

    At your favorite Great Lakes shoreline

    Saturday, September 18 will be a day of action for the Great Lakes. Join in and be part of something big! September Adopt-a-Beach is part of the International Coastal Cleanup, so you’ll be joining people caring for their local shorelines all over the world. Our Adopt-a-Beach teams will be cleaning up beaches across the Great […]

  • Adopt-a-Beach Team Leader Training

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    Interested in learning more about becoming a Team Leader and how to create, organize, and lead a cleanup? Join us virtually on Thursday, March 31, 1pm Eastern/12pm Central or for a brief overview of all things Adopt-a-Beach. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqc-Grqj4qGdIt46Q_jDlNNEwmOW45s8Y7.

  • Economic & Land Use Policies to Limit Nutrient Pollution: Perspectives from the Great Lakes and Beyond

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    Tackling water quality and nutrient pollution issues in the Great Lakes will require more robust economic and land use efforts at the state and local levels. Join our panel of experts who will offer three perspectives on economic and land-use policies to limit nutrient pollution and increase climate resilience. They’ll share perspectives from around the […]