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November 14, 2023

One Earth: Young Filmmakers Shine A Light on Great Lakes Issues 

The One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest invites inspiring young filmmakers across the world, from grades three through post-grad, to submit films that address today’s most pressing environmental challenges. The contest […]

November 2, 2023

Alliance Earns Three Top Charity Ratings

The Alliance for the Great Lakes is proud to announce that we’ve been awarded top charitable ratings from Charity Navigator, Guidestar, and GreatNonprofits. The ratings recognize our organization’s financial health, […]

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November 1, 2023

Charting the Future of the Great Lakes: Insights from the HOW Conference and Governors’ Summit 

Note: This blog was co-written by President & CEO Joel Brammeier and Vice President of Policy and Strategic Engagement Crystal M.C. Davis. For four days in Cleveland on the shores […]

Press Release

October 17, 2023

EPA Rule Fails to Protect Great Lakes from Invasive Species

Joint statement from the Alliance for the Great Lakes, the Environmental Law and Policy Center and the National Wildlife Federation regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking […]

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October 13, 2023

Alliance for the Great Lakes Board of Directors Welcomes Newly Elected Board Member & Returning Officers

At the Alliance for the Great Lakes Board of Directors meeting on October 6, 2023, in Chicago, the Board welcomed Timothy Alston for a three-year term. New Board Member: Timothy […]

Jobs

October 9, 2023

Executive Assistant 

Summary  Title: Executive Assistant  Status: Full-time, Exempt   Location: Great Lakes State, Chicago area preferred    Role: The Executive Assistant (EA) provides support to the President/CEO and COO to maximize the strategic […]

Press Release

October 9, 2023

Waukesha’s Diversion of Lake Michigan Water Highlights the Importance of the Great Lakes Compact

Chicago, IL (October 9, 2023) – The City of Waukesha, Wisconsin began supplying Lake Michigan water to its residents today. This is the first diversion of Great Lakes water to […]

Diving Deep for Solutions

October 4, 2023

Complicated Crops: Agriculture is a major economic engine in the Great Lakes, and poses the greatest threat to their waters

For our Diving Deep for Solutions series, we commissioned author and journalist Kari Lydersen to examine big issues facing the lakes today and how our expert team at the Alliance […]

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September 28, 2023

Plan to Improve Lake Erie Water Quality Lacks Elements Critical for Success

Chicago, IL (September 28, 2023) – Earlier today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S EPA) approved the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed total maximum daily load (TMDL) for the Maumee […]

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August 23, 2023

DC Update: Are Great Lakes Priorities Advancing in an Era of Divided Government?

Note: This blog is part of a periodic series of updates from Don Jodrey, the Alliance’s Director of Federal Government Relations, with his view on Great Lakes policy from Washington, […]