Blog
April 23, 2026
Meet the 2026 Wavemaker Honorees
Not everyone who cares about the Great Lakes does it from a stage. A lot of work happens in meeting rooms, on beaches, in classrooms, and in communities that don’t always make […]
Blog
April 22, 2026
At the Edge of the Water: Two Leaders, One Shoreline, One Shared Responsibility
For Patrick G. Rodriguez Sr., it started with a newspaper article. A new member of the Indiana Harbor–East Chicago Lions Club brought information about Adopt-a-Beach to a meeting. The club […]
Blog
April 20, 2026
The Pennsylvania primary election is almost here
Lake Erie needs your vote! The Pennsylvania primary election is almost here. Races up and down the ballot will have an impact on Lake Erie, our drinking water, our health, […]
Blog
April 17, 2026
Get Inspired by Great Lakes Volunteers
Thousands of people volunteer to protect the Great Lakes each year. Working with them truly inspires me. Every day, they remind me that we’re part of something bigger – an amazing […]
Blog
April 14, 2026
Ohio primary election voting has started
Lake Erie needs your vote! Voting has already started for the Ohio primary election. Races up and down the ballot will have an impact on Lake Erie, our drinking water, […]
Blog
April 14, 2026
Indiana primary election voting has started
Lake Michigan needs your vote! Voting has already started for the Indiana primary election. Races up and down the ballot will have an impact on Lake Michigan, our drinking water, […]
Blog
April 8, 2026
The 2026 Election Season and the Great Lakes
As the 2026 election season ramps up, voters are getting ready to cast their ballots. They’re researching candidate platforms, attending events, asking tough questions of candidates, and talking with family, […]
Press Release
April 7, 2026
New Public Dashboard Provides Data on Water Pollution Flowing into Lake Erie
CHICAGO, IL (April 7, 2026) – Today, the Alliance for the Great Lakes and its partners announced a new, publicly available dashboard that provides near real-time data about water quality […]
Webinar
March 24, 2026
Webinar: Data Center Playbook: Protecting water and understanding the impact of data center development
Water use from data centers is increasing across the Great Lakes region. To help make sense of the impacts, we released a new guide for residents, grassroots organizations, and local […]
Quiz
March 24, 2026
Pop Quiz: Great Lakes Restoration
The most important program supporting Great Lakes restoration is a federal program known as GLRI. What does GLRI stand for? Great Lakes – Really Incredible Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Great […]