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Press Release

June 22, 2022

Statement on Effort to Rename & Increase Marketing of Invasive Carp: “It will not fix the problem.”

Chicago, IL (June 22, 2022) – Earlier today, the state of Illinois announced an effort to rebrand and increase marketing of invasive carp as a food source. In reaction, Alliance […]

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June 21, 2022

5 Ways to Celebrate Plastic Free July

Plastic pollution is a major problem in the Great Lakes. More than 22 million pounds of plastic end up in the lakes every year. And plastic never really goes away. […]

BLOG

June 21, 2022

5 Ways Plastic Pollution is Different in the Great Lakes

What comes to mind when you hear the words “plastic pollution”? Maybe the phrase conjures up images of the infamous trash island plaguing the north Pacific. Maybe you think of […]

BLOG

June 21, 2022

9 Tips for a Plastic-Free Summer Holiday at the Beach

The Great Lakes are one of the best places to spend a holiday weekend. And, if you’re like us, plastic pollution at the beach isn’t a part of your perfect […]

Podcast

May 31, 2022

Dr. Sherri Mason – Plastic Pollution

Dr. Sherri Mason, is a leading expert on plastic pollution. Her award-winning work has drawn international attention to the threat of microplastics in our waters and led to the passage […]

Podcast

May 24, 2022

Alexandra Novak – Green Infrastructure

Alex, based in Detroit, came to the Alliance in 2019 with a professional background in urban planning and community development. In her role as Community Planning Manager, Alex collaborates with […]

Blog

May 23, 2022

New Study: Downstream Water Users Bear Financial Burden of Upstream Pollution

Ohioans across the state are struggling to afford their water and sewer bills. A first-of-its-kind case study finds that water bills are pushed even higher for communities that pull their […]

Podcast

May 17, 2022

Joel Brammeier – Climate Change

As Alliance for the Great Lakes president and CEO, Joel Brammeier oversees all aspects of the organization, leads a team of professionals across five locations, along with a base of […]

Blog

May 16, 2022

Adopt-a-Beach 2022: Off to a Strong Start

Spring may have only just decided to arrive, but Adopt-a-Beach volunteers are already turning out in force. Nearly 1,000 volunteers have collected over 5,000 pounds of litter. And the numbers […]

Blog

May 12, 2022

4 Ways Climate Change Is Challenging the Great Lakes

With our abundant fresh water and temperate climate, the Great Lakes region is often thought of as a climate haven that may be off the hook from the worst impacts […]

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