Blog
March 17, 2026
Join Us for Great Lakes Giving Day
A day to rally support for the lakes we all depend on. For generations, the Great Lakes have shaped life across our region. They provide drinking water to more than 40 […]
Blog
March 14, 2026
Updated Report: Advocates Creating Momentum for Water and Wastewater Investment in the Great Lakes and Beyond
The State Revolving Fund (SRF) Advocates Forum (Forum) brings together over 200 community leaders from across the country – including many in Great Lakes states – advocating for critical water […]
Press Release
March 10, 2026
New Great Lakes Data Center Playbook Gives Residents Tools to Ask the Right Questions to Reduce Impacts and Protect Water
CHICAGO, IL (March 10, 2026) – Today the Alliance for the Great Lakes released a Regional Playbook for Managing Data Center Impacts in the Great Lakes. The guide is designed […]
Blog
March 10, 2026
Data Center Playbook
Water-intensive data center development is rapidly growing across the Great Lakes region. To help make sense of the impacts, we released this guide for residents, concerned citizens, grassroots organizations, and […]
President's Message
March 4, 2026
Why the Alliance is Challenging the EPA’s Final Rule on Vessel Discharges
On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Alliance for the Great Lakes joined three other environmental groups and filed a petition in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. The petition challenges the U.S. […]
Webinar
February 25, 2026
Webinar: Washington Update: Protecting the Great Lakes and Looking Ahead to 2026
When it comes to our Great Lakes priorities, how are our representatives in Washington doing and where should they focus their efforts in 2026? Thanks to Great Lakes advocates like […]
Blog
February 11, 2026
Illinois primary election voting has started
Lake Michigan needs your vote! Voting has already started for the Illinois primary election. Races up and down the ballot will have an impact on Lake Michigan, our drinking water, […]
Blog
February 10, 2026
Top 5 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities for 2026
The federal government plays a critical role in protecting the Great Lakes. It’s responsible for funding projects, administering programs, and enforcing environmental safeguards. The Alliance for the Great Lakes advocates […]
DC Update
January 23, 2026
Congress protects Great Lakes programs from proposed cuts
The U.S. House and Senate recently passed a significant budget package that rejects steep cuts proposed by the White House that would have slashed many federal programs essential to the health of our lakes and the people who depend on them. Ultimately, […]
Webinar
January 15, 2026
Webinar: Waves of Change: Taking Action to Protect the Great Lakes
Discover how you can play an active role in protecting and preserving the Great Lakes in the new year! We’ll dive into ways to get involved with the Alliance for […]