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November 22, 2020

Alliance for the Great Lakes Board of Directors Welcomes Two New Members

At the Alliance for the Great Lakes Board of Directors meeting held on November 7, the board welcomed two new directors, re-elected a current director for a second term, and […]

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November 19, 2020

Pandemic Can’t Stop Volunteers from Connecting, Cleaning Up

The pandemic slowed but couldn’t stop Great Lakers from volunteering this year. While taking precautions, volunteers throughout the Great Lakes region cleaned beaches and neighborhoods and helped spread the word […]

Press Release

November 8, 2020

Statement: Alliance for the Great Lakes Congratulates President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris, Urges Focus on Clean Water

(Chicago, IL) Nov 8, 2020 – Engaging in the democratic process is one of the most powerful ways people throughout the Great Lakes region can have a voice. The Alliance […]

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November 4, 2020

“Great Lakes Voices Count”: Statement from Alliance for the Great Lakes on November 3 Election

Chicago, IL (November 4, 2020) – Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO Joel Brammeier released the following statement in reaction to yesterday’s election: “Great Lakes voices count. And […]

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October 27, 2020

Statement: “Everyone who is eligible to vote deserves the right to do so safely, free of barriers and intimidation. Anything less is unacceptable.”

(Chicago, IL) October 27, 2020 – Today a group of 15 environmental advocacy groups from around the country, led by the Alliance for the Great Lakes, is releasing a statement […]

50th Anniversary

October 4, 2020

Toxic Contamination Past and Present: Creating a Legacy

We’re making progress on cleaning up the toxic legacy of the past, when the Great Lakes fueled the industrial heartland. But new threats are emerging, calling for new solutions. For […]

50th Anniversary

October 4, 2020

The Great Lakes Compact and Climate Change

An epic decade-long effort to keep Great Lakes water in the basin provides inspiration, and crucial protection, as we face an even larger challenge: climate change. For our 50th anniversary, […]

50th Anniversary

October 4, 2020

Community Partnerships, Listening and Learning: A Driving Force

“The Alliance is listening to communities and then integrating what we’ve heard into our water priorities. And we do more than listening. We are now actively supporting the communities that […]

50th Anniversary

October 4, 2020

Invasive Species in the Great Lakes: Major Victories Achieved, but Eternal Vigilance Needed

From the primordial sea lamprey to the tiny zebra mussel to the dreaded Asian carp, protecting the lakes from invasive species is a never-ending challenge. But much progress has been […]

50th Anniversary

October 4, 2020

Pollution from Point Source to Nonpoint Source

A half-century ago, legislation began to reduce dumping by heavy industry into the Great Lakes. Sewage is another prime source of point source pollution, one we are still tackling. Now […]