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March 20, 2019
Aveda Salons Show They Care About Clean Water
Aveda is dedicated to protecting the environment and showing love for clean water. A big part of that mission is Aveda Earth Month. It’s just around the corner, and we’re […]
Press Release
March 13, 2019
Environmental Groups File 60-day Notice of Clean Water Act Lawsuit Against U.S. EPA for Failure to Act After Finding of Impaired Waterways in NE Indiana
Joint Media Statement by Alliance for the Great Lakes, Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Hoosier Environmental Council Hammond, IN (March 13, 2019) – Today, the Environmental Law & Policy […]
Annual Report 2018
February 11, 2019
Coming Together: Thousands give their time to protect the lakes
The Alliance is proud to support nearly 15,000 volunteers who protect the Great Lakes through Adopt-a-Beach, Ambassadors, and Young Professional Councils. Through these programs, our volunteers pick up trash off […]
Press Release
February 8, 2019
Water Affordability: Current Efforts Are Just a Drop in the Bucket
Cleveland, OH (February 8, 2019) – Yesterday, Great Lakes Today and American Public Media released a new investigative report – So Close, So Costly. The nine-month investigation examined the cost […]
QUIZ
February 6, 2019
Pop Quiz: Threats to the Great Lakes
Pop Quiz: Threats to the Great Lakes The Great Lakes face many obstacles and threats, from invasive species to clean water affordability. Put your knowledge to the test! Massive, bright […]
press release
November 28, 2018
House passes Coast Guard bill containing new ballast rules
Chicago, IL (November 28, 2018) – Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, which includes the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA). […]
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November 15, 2018
Midterm Spells Opportunity for the Great Lakes
Last week’s elections touched every corner of the eight Great Lakes states. Seven of eight governorships, eight Senate seats, all members of the House, and hundreds of state and local […]
Press Release
November 14, 2018
Great Lakers Applaud Senate Action to Improve Bill on Aquatic Invasive Species
Chicago, IL (November 14, 2018) – Today the U.S. Senate passed legislation which changes how ballast water discharges from ships – the most common pathway for invasive species to enter […]
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November 8, 2018
How to Be a Plastic-Free Great Lakes Champion
Today, the Alliance teamed up with partners at Access Living and Shedd Aquarium on a live webinar to talk about plastic pollution in the Great Lakes and how people around […]
Press Release
November 7, 2018
Alliance for the Great Lakes Reacts to Midterm Election Results
Chicago, IL (November 7, 2018) – Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO Joel Brammeier issued the following statement in reaction to yesterday’s midterm election results. “With seven of […]