Blog
March 26, 2018
Greening Gary from the Ground Up
“I have seen and have played a part in my neighborhood developing into a family-friendly place where neighbors know each other and have a vested interest in the neighborhood. We […]
Press Release
March 22, 2018
Ohio EPA’s Declaration of Lake Erie as ‘Impaired’ is a Step in the Right Direction
Cleveland (March 22, 2018) – Today the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency announced the listing of the open waters of western Lake Erie as “impaired” under the Clean Water Act in […]
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March 13, 2018
Libations for the Lakes Brings Chicago Community Together for the Great Lakes
Can one community make a difference in a region as big as the Great Lakes? The Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Chicago Young Professional Council believes that big things happen […]
Press Release
March 7, 2018
Conservation, Environmental Groups Note Progress, Disappointed with Lack of Accountability in EPA’s Domestic Action Plan for Lake Erie
Joint media statement from Alliance for the Great Lakes, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and National Wildlife Federation March 7, 2018 (Toledo, OH) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency […]
PRESS RELEASE
March 2, 2018
Environmental groups applaud landmark Indiana Supreme Court Decision: Decision ensures better protection of Lake Michigan and critical shoreline habitat
Joint press release from Alliance for the Great Lakes, Conservation Law Center, and Save The Dunes (Long Beach, IN) March 2, 2018 – Efforts to protect Lake Michigan and its […]
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February 24, 2018
Brewery Band Ballyhoo Raises Funds for the Lakes
What’s better than good music and good beer? Good music and good beer for a good cause. Brewery Band Ballyhoo, spearheaded by Keith Huizinga, owner of Kinslahger Brewing Company, brought […]
Press Release
February 20, 2018
Statement on Discovery of Bloody Red Shrimp in Lake Superior
February 20, 2018 (Chicago, IL) – Last week, news broke that the bloody red shrimp, an aquatic invasive species, was found in Lake Superior. Alliance for the Great Lakes Vice President […]
Press Release
January 31, 2018
Statement: Alliance for the Great Lakes Applauds New Partnership to Stop Asian Carp
January 30, 2018 (South Haven, MI) – Earlier today, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced a new partnership with Ohio, Ontario, and Wisconsin to stop Asian carp. Alliance for the Great Lakes […]
Press Statement
January 25, 2018
Alliance for the Great Lakes Statement on the Senate Confirmation of R.D. James as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works
Chicago, IL (January 25, 2018) – Today the U.S. Senate voted to confirm the nomination of R.D. James as the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. Alliance for […]
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January 4, 2018
Finishing What You Started: Important victory on plastic microbeads to take effect in 2018
Plastic pollution is ubiquitous in the Great Lakes and the world’s oceans. Tiny plastic particles have been found in everything from drinking water to beer, according to researchers in the […]