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June 21, 2022
9 Tips for a Plastic-Free Summer Holiday at the Beach
The Great Lakes are one of the best places to spend a holiday weekend. And, if you’re like us, plastic pollution at the beach isn’t a part of your perfect […]
Podcast
May 31, 2022
Dr. Sherri Mason – Plastic Pollution
Dr. Sherri Mason, is a leading expert on plastic pollution. Her award-winning work has drawn international attention to the threat of microplastics in our waters and led to the passage […]
Podcast
May 24, 2022
Alexandra Novak – Green Infrastructure
Alex, based in Detroit, came to the Alliance in 2019 with a professional background in urban planning and community development. In her role as Community Planning Manager, Alex collaborates with […]
Blog
May 23, 2022
New Study: Downstream Water Users Bear Financial Burden of Upstream Pollution
Ohioans across the state are struggling to afford their water and sewer bills. A first-of-its-kind case study finds that water bills are pushed even higher for communities that pull their […]
Podcast
May 17, 2022
Joel Brammeier – Climate Change
As Alliance for the Great Lakes president and CEO, Joel Brammeier oversees all aspects of the organization, leads a team of professionals across five locations, along with a base of […]
Blog
May 16, 2022
Adopt-a-Beach 2022: Off to a Strong Start
Spring may have only just decided to arrive, but Adopt-a-Beach volunteers are already turning out in force. Nearly 1,000 volunteers have collected over 5,000 pounds of litter. And the numbers […]
Blog
May 12, 2022
4 Ways Climate Change Is Challenging the Great Lakes
With our abundant fresh water and temperate climate, the Great Lakes region is often thought of as a climate haven that may be off the hook from the worst impacts […]
Podcast
May 10, 2022
Anna-Lisa Castle – Toxic Lead Pipes in the Great Lakes
Anna-Lisa Castle serves as Policy Director, Clean Water & Equity at the Alliance for the Great Lakes, in which she leads campaigns supporting clean water access, equitable investment in water infrastructure, […]
Podcast
May 3, 2022
Tom Zimnicki, Agricultural Pollution in the Great Lakes
As the Alliance’s Agricultural & Restoration Policy Director, Tom leads work in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio to achieve the Alliance’s agriculture and water goals and implements regional restoration initiatives. In […]
Press release
April 29, 2022
Alliance Urges Congress to Fully Fund Project to Stop Invasive Carp
Chicago, IL (April 29, 2022) – Earlier today the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released its version of the Water Resource and Development Act (WRDA). In reaction, the Alliance for […]