Speak Out

The Great Lakes can’t speak for themselves. But you can speak out for them!

Take Action Today!

Contact your elected officials, take a pledge, or work for change in your own community.

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Tell Congress: Protect the Great Lakes in 2025

The federal government plays an essential role in protecting and restoring the Great Lakes. Tell Congress to advance these 5 Great Lakes priorities.

Foam and other plastic items found at a beach cleanup.

Plastic Free Great Lakes Pledge

More than 22 million pounds of plastic end up in the Great Lakes each year. But you can help stop the flow of plastic into our waters.

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Plastic Free Great Lakes Toolkit

Plastic pollution is a large and systemic problem, but the good news is we have solutions. Get your blueprint for fighting plastic pollution.

Other Ways to Get Involved

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Become an Alliance Ambassador

Educate your community about threats to the Great Lakes and how they can help. Join our Ambassador program and we’ll train you to spread the word.

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Give a Gift

Your donation will support our work across the region to protect our most precious resource: the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes.

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Volunteer with Adopt-a-Beach

Adopt-a-Beach is a fun, easy way to give back to your community and keep plastic pollution out of our Great Lakes.