Webinar
December 12, 2024
Webinar: The Election and the Great Lakes
Hear from Alliance for the Great Lakes staff about what the 2024 election means for the Great Lakes. We’ll discuss how we can all work together to protect the lakes […]
Blog
December 9, 2024
3 Big Firsts for Adopt-a-Beach
Thanks to our amazing volunteers, Adopt-a-Beach celebrated three big firsts in 2024. Adopt-a-Beach on your phone This spring, our beach cleanup program launched a new system that allows volunteers to […]
Press Release
December 5, 2024
US Senate Passes Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Reauthorization
US House of Representatives Must Vote Next for Critical Legislation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Don Carr, Media Director, Alliance for the Great Lakes dcarr@greatlakes.org WASHINGTON DC (December 5, 2024) Last evening […]
Press Release
December 4, 2024
Construction to Begin on Brandon Road Invasive Carp Barrier
Chicago, IL (December 4, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announced they had awarded the first construction contract for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project […]
Blog
November 26, 2024
Alliance Earns Three Top Charity Ratings in 2024
At the Alliance for the Great Lakes, we don’t just talk about protecting and restoring our cherished waters—we live it. And we’re honored to share that, once again, our dedication […]
Statement
November 7, 2024
The Election and the Path Forward for the Great Lakes
While much changed on Tuesday, there are fundamentals that remain the same. 1 in 10 Americans, or nearly 30 million people across eight states, rely on the Great Lakes for […]
Blog
October 24, 2024
Alliance for the Great Lakes Announces New Board Officers
The leadership of the Alliance for the Great Lakes reflects its commitment to ensuring a thriving future for both the lakes and the communities that rely on them. At this […]
Press Release
October 24, 2024
Monitoring Milestone in Fight Against Lake Erie Pollution
Lansing, Michigan (October 24, 2024) – A critical milestone in the fight against algal blooms on Lake Erie was reached as the installation of water quality monitoring equipment in five […]
Blog
October 17, 2024
What Would you Miss Most in a Day Without the Great Lakes?
Too many people take the Great Lakes for granted. We asked you what you would miss most in a day without our amazing freshwater resource, and you responded. Today, October […]
Blog
October 11, 2024
Healing Our Waters Conference Recap: Community Voices Leading the Charge for Water Justice
This year’s Healing Our Waters (HOW) Conference in Chicago brought together advocates, community leaders, and passionate individuals to address major issues facing the Great Lakes, including the pressing issue of […]