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May 24, 2017
Ravine Residents Come Together
Spring has brought new life and a flurry of activity to Illinois’ ravines. The trees and brush that climb their banks have budded green with fresh growth. And heavy rain […]
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May 18, 2017
Hard-Fought Great Lakes Protections Under Attack
Invasive species, like zebra mussels and round gobies, have wreaked havoc on the Great Lakes. Brought in via ballast water tanks on ocean-going ships, invasive species out-compete native species and […]
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May 1, 2017
Local Action Brings Positive Change in Detroit
The Great Lakes are vast. From the miles of coastline to the millions of people living in the basin, everything about the region seems monumental — and transforming it can […]
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April 25, 2017
Alliance Takes EPA to Court to Protect Lake Erie
Today, we joined with a coalition of groups concerned about Lake Erie to file a lawsuit against US EPA for refusing to do its duty under the Clean Water Act. […]
Press Release
April 25, 2017
Groups Sue U.S. EPA to Act on Lake Erie
(Joint Press Release from: Alliance for the Great Lakes – Lake Erie Charter Boat Association – Lake Erie Foundation – Michigan United Conservation Clubs – National Wildlife Federation – Ohio Environmental […]
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April 22, 2017
Microplastics = Major Problem
By: Nate Drag, Alliance for the Great Lakes Water Project Manager Every year since joining the Alliance, I have made an extra trip to my hometown in western New York on […]
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February 15, 2017
Alliance to Congress: Oil and Water Don’t Mix
In its 2017 Great Lakes Action Agenda, the Alliance outlines its concerns about oil transport through the region and the need to keep crude oil off the lakes. Our agenda […]
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February 15, 2017
Plastic Pollution: A Great Lakes Priority
The Alliance developed its 2017 Great Lakes Action Agenda to outline our federal priorities for lawmakers, which includes keeping a careful eye on plastic pollution. Researchers are finding alarming amounts […]
Blog
December 9, 2016
A big decision for Lake Ontario & the St. Lawrence River
Yesterday, the International Joint Commission announced the enactment of Plan 2014. Plan 2014 implements a more natural way of managing water levels on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Water […]
Press Release
June 21, 2016
States Approve Request to Divert Great Lakes Water
(Chicago) June 21, 2016 – This afternoon the eight Great Lakes states voted to approve Waukesha, Wisconsin’s diversion request. We believe that the conditions adopted by the Compact Council improved […]