Annual Report
March 24, 2021
50 Years…Forward
The Alliance for the Great Lakes celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020. Although we could not gather together to celebrate our anniversary as planned, we took the occasion to review […]
Blog
January 25, 2021
Alliance Board of Directors Honors Paul Culhane as Director Emeritus
At the Alliance for the Great Lakes November 2020 Board of Directors meeting, the board voted unanimously to honor Paul Culhane as a Director Emeritus in recognition of his more […]
Blog
January 21, 2021
Much Work Left to Do: Our Great Lakes Vision for the Biden Administration and the New Congress
Watching the presidential inauguration yesterday, I was most struck by this gem from National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, that ours is “a nation that isn’t broken, but simply unfinished.” […]
Blog
January 21, 2021
Top 5 Great Lakes Priorities for the Biden Administration
As the nation faces unprecedented challenges, clean water is more important than ever. The deepening COVID-19 crisis reminds us daily of the deep connection between clean water and public health. […]
Blog
January 21, 2021
Top 5 Great Lakes Priorities for the United States Congress
As the nation faces unprecedented challenges, clean water is more important than ever. The deepening COVID-19 crisis reminds us daily of the deep connection between clean water and public health. […]
Press Release
January 20, 2021
“Let’s Get to Work”: Statement from Alliance for the Great Lakes on the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris
Chicago, IL (January 20, 2021) – The Alliance for the Great Lakes congratulates and welcomes President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they begin their historic term in […]
Blog
January 15, 2021
Illinois & Michigan Take Action to Protect the Great Lakes from Invasive Asian Carp
For years, thousands of Great Lakers have written letters, made calls, and attended public meetings to urge our state and federal leaders to act to keep invasive Asian Carp out […]
Press Release
January 7, 2021
Statement from Alliance for the Great Lakes on the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol
Chicago, IL (January 7, 2020) – Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO Joel Brammeier released the following statement in reaction to yesterday’s attack on the U.S. Capitol: “What […]
Press Release
January 7, 2021
Statement: Alliance Applauds Actions by Illinois & Michigan to Protect the Great Lakes from Invasive Asian Carp
(Chicago, IL) January 7, 2020 – Earlier today, Illinois and Michigan signed an agreement to advance an invasive Asian carp prevention project at Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, […]
Press Release
December 22, 2020
Statement: Key Great Lakes Initiatives included in Year-End Congressional Legislative Action
(Chicago, IL) Dec 22, 2020 – Molly Flanagan, Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Chief Operating Officer & Vice President for Programs, released the following statement in response to the passage of the […]