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May 1, 2019
Great Lakes Great Books
Sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, chair, a plastic-free feast… what else could you need for a day at the beach? How about a good book–no, a great book. The Alliance staff compiled […]
Press Release
April 26, 2019
Statement: Alliance for the Great Lakes Applauds Illinois’ Action on Asian Carp
April 26, 2019 (Chicago) — Earlier today, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It confirms the state’s intent to serve as the […]
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April 17, 2019
From Education to Action in Ohio
In the summertime, you can see the layer of viscous green algae that takes over parts of Lake Erie. When water infrastructure fails, dealing with street flooding, sewage backups, or […]
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April 12, 2019
CEO: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
By Joel Brammeier, President and CEO of the Alliance for the Great Lakes Like many people around the Great Lakes, I was astonished by President Trump’s recent comments at a […]
Press Release
April 9, 2019
Adopt-a-Beach Program Springs into Action for 2019 Beach Season
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 (Chicago) – As spring finally begins to appear around the Great Lakes, volunteers are heading out to beaches for a spring cleaning. The Alliance for the […]
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April 2, 2019
5 Great Beers from the Great Lakes Region
Beer lovers of the world, unite. No matter if you’re an IPA fan, a stout-stan, or ale advocate, the first ingredient of beer is water. So it’s especially important that […]
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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 […]