Annual Report
February 4, 2020
President’s Message
When I look at the challenges facing our work protecting the Great Lakes, from toxic algal blooms that jeopardize our drinking water and wildlife to the catastrophic threat of invasive […]
ANNUAL REPORT
February 4, 2020
Top 9 of 2019
From our amazing donors to our tireless volunteers, 2019 was one for the books.
Press Release
January 31, 2020
Media Statement: President Should Put Words into Action and Fully Fund Great Lakes Programs in FY21 Budget
January 31, 2020 (Chicago, IL) – Yesterday, at an event in Warren, Michigan, President Trump expressed support for Great Lakes protection efforts, and specifically committed to move quickly to build […]
Blog
December 16, 2019
Alliance Board Welcomes Three New Directors
At the annual Alliance for the Great Lakes Board of Directors retreat, held November 1-3 in Chicago this year, the Board welcomed three new directors, elected a new officer, and […]
Press Release
November 21, 2019
Groups Call on Gov. Pritzker to Take Next Step to Block Invasive Asian Carp
CHICAGO Nov. 21, 2019 – Today seven nonprofit environmental and conservation groups delivered a petition to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker asking him to sign a letter of agreement with the […]
BLOG
November 18, 2019
Adopt-a-Beach 2019
Our Adopt-a-Beach volunteers put in some serious work during the 2019 Adopt-a-Beach season. We had volunteers cleaning on all five Great Lakes in all eight Great Lakes states. And across […]
Press Release
November 14, 2019
Alliance for the Great Lakes Statement on Gov. Dewine’s Announcement of the H2Ohio Implementation Plan
Nov. 14, 2019 – Earlier today, Ohio Governor Mike Dewine announced his administration’s implementation plan for the $172 million H2Ohio fund. The program will invest in long-term solutions to prevent […]
Press Release
November 13, 2019
Study Details Challenges and Opportunities to Address Water Affordability in Ohio
Nov. 13, 2019 (Columbus, Ohio) – Costs for basic water and sewer services are rising in communities throughout the country. Yet water stresses, and the costs to fix them, are […]
BLOG
November 12, 2019
In Memoriam: Lee Botts
Lee Botts, our founder and a force in creating and nurturing the Great Lakes environmental movement, passed away on October 5th at age 91 in Oak Park, Illinois. Her voice […]
Press Release
November 4, 2019
Alliance for the Great Lakes Statement on Discovery of Invasive Asian Carp eDNA 5 Miles from Lake Michigan
Nov. 4, 2019 (Chicago) – Federal and state agencies announced late Friday that invasive Asian Carp DNA has been found in Bubbly Creek in Chicago, which is about 5 miles […]