Annual Report 2017
May 2, 2018
The People who Propel Us Forward
People all across the Great Lakes step up to help the lakes in many ways. From beach clean ups to advocacy to chipping in financially and representing the Alliance at […]
Annual Report 2017
May 2, 2018
Speaking Out: Major Wins by the People of the Great Lakes
Despite a challenging political climate, we continue to make progress on Great Lakes issues. And we’re only able to do that because of the many thousands of people who have […]
Blog
May 1, 2018
All in for a Clean Green Bay
Last month marked a turning point for the Fox Watershed Leadership Roundtable, a coalition of farmers, community leaders, and local government officials working for clean water in Wisconsin’s Green Bay […]
BLOG
May 1, 2018
How We’re Working to Solve Green Bay’s Pollution Problem
Imagine: an area under Green Bay’s surface so low in oxygen that it can’t support life. The cause? Algae fueled by runoff pollution that flows into the bay. Every time […]
BLOG
April 24, 2018
Great Lakes Days 2018: Connecting People, Land, and Clean Water
Every year, the Alliance for the Great Lakes joins its partners in the Healing Our Waters coalition for Great Lakes Days in Washington D.C. These few days each spring are […]
BLOG
April 23, 2018
Gino’s East Digs Deep and Goes Green
Gino’s East is digging deep — and not just with their deep dish pizza. They’re digging deep for the Great Lakes. Gino’s East is a Chicago-based restaurant chain that has […]
Press Statement
April 18, 2018
Statement: U.S. Senate votes to block bill rolling back Great Lakes protections
Chicago, IL (4/18/18) – Earlier today, the U.S. Senate blocked the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 from moving forward because it contained a poison pill for our nation’s waterways. […]
Press Release
April 12, 2018
Senate Scheduled to Vote Next Week on Legislation to Weaken Rules Protecting the Great Lakes from Aquatic Invasive Species Introductions
Joint Media Statement from: Alliance for the Great Lakes • Citizens Campaign for the Environment • Clean Wisconsin • Michigan League of Conservation Voters • Minnesota Environmental Partnership • National Wildlife Federation • […]
BLOG
April 10, 2018
8-Year-Old Noah Albert Makes A Splash To Protect The Lakes
Eight year old Noah Albert is from South Bend, Indiana, a town just 30 minutes inland from Lake Michigan. He and his family frequently travel to beaches up and down […]
Blog
April 2, 2018
Advocacy Update: Great Lakes Policy Wins
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Great Lakes policy! Thanks to you and thousands of our other Great Lakes advocates who have signed petitions, written letters, and made […]