Podcast
April 4, 2023
Plastic Pollution Season 2, Episode 14
Andrea Densham is a Senior Strategic Advisor to the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Resources: Take Action
Press Release
March 24, 2023
Statement: Alliance Welcomes New Canadian Investment in Great Lakes Restoration
Chicago, IL (March 24, 2023) – This afternoon Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new investment in Great Lakes restoration. The announcement was made as part of an official […]
Blog
March 24, 2023
Single-Use Plastic Foam Foodware Ban Advances to Illinois Senate
Lake Michigan is one of Illinois’ greatest assets. But plastic pollution puts Lake Michigan and all our waterways at risk, polluting our drinking water and harming wildlife. Polystyrene foam – […]
DC Update
March 21, 2023
Great Lakes Advocates Head to Washington, President’s Budget Released
The first week of March was a busy time in Washington, DC, as Great Lakes advocates from around the region, including the Alliance, gathered for the annual “Great Lakes Days” […]
Podcast
March 21, 2023
Great Lakes Ice Cover Season 2, Episode 13
James Kessler is a scientist from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory. His educational background comprises an engineering degree in Earth Systems Science and a […]
Podcast
March 7, 2023
The Cost to Meet Water Quality Goals in the Western Basin of Lake Erie Season 2, Episode 26
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 […]
Podcast
February 21, 2023
Ask Us Anything! Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities Q&A (Webinar) Season 2, Episode 25
Speakers include Alliance for the Great Lakes policy experts:Joel Brammeier, President & CEOCrystal M.C. Davis, Vice President for Policy and Strategic EngagementDon Jodrey, Director of Federal RelationsJennifer Caddick, Vice President, […]
Blog
February 14, 2023
Bold Action Needed to Meaningfully Reduce Algal Blooms in Western Lake Erie
Harmful algal blooms plague western Lake Erie each summer, threatening drinking water supplies, recreation, and the regional economy. Nutrient pollution, specifically phosphorous, flowing off agricultural lands is the largest unchecked […]
Podcast
February 7, 2023
Top 5 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities for 2023 Season 2, Episode 24
As the Director of Federal Relations in Washington, D.C., Don Jodrey represents the Alliance and its federal priorities while building upon and maintaining its relationships with members of Congress, their […]
Blog
February 7, 2023
Agricultural Pollution and the Great Lakes
Agriculture occupies about one-quarter of the U.S. land surrounding the Great Lakes, producing corn, soybeans, grain, and livestock. But all too often, the way we farm has serious negative impacts […]