Holding the Line for the Great Lakes: 2025 Annual Report

Thanks to your support in 2025, we’ve accomplished some major victories: 

  • Construction began on a critical barrier to block invasive carp from entering the lakes. 
  • Successfully fought back against proposed cuts to programs that stop sewage overflows, flooding, and ensure safe drinking water. 
  • Momentum grew to eliminate single-use plastic pollution. 
  • New research revealed unsustainable water demand from data centers and other industries. 
  • 10,000+ volunteers and 13,000+ advocates took action. 

Download the Alliance for the Great Lakes 2025 Annual Report, which includes a message from our President & CEO, Joel Brammeier, a report on the Alliance’s finances, and more.

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The Great Lakes hold 20% of the world’s supply of surface freshwater and provide drinking water to 40 million people in the region. Your support will help protect these lakes and preserve their legacy of clean water for generations.

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