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February 14, 2023
Harmful algal blooms plague western Lake Erie each summer, threatening drinking water supplies, recreation, and the regional economy. Nutrient pollution, specifically phosphorous, flowing off agricultural lands is the largest unchecked […]
Podcast
February 7, 2023
As the Director of Federal Relations in Washington, D.C., Don Jodrey represents the Alliance and its federal priorities while building upon and maintaining its relationships with members of Congress, their […]
Blog
February 7, 2023
Agriculture occupies about one-quarter of the U.S. land surrounding the Great Lakes, producing corn, soybeans, grain, and livestock. But all too often, the way we farm has serious negative impacts […]
Blog
January 24, 2023
Significant progress has been made in protecting and restoring the Great Lakes. But much more needs to be done. Too many Great Lakers experience polluted water, whether it is lead-tainted […]
DC Update
January 18, 2023
Over the past two years of the 117th Congress, advocates around the Great Lakes region spoke out about the critical importance of the lakes and the need for Congress to […]
Blog
December 16, 2022
Congress – on a bipartisan vote – has passed legislation that continues strong momentum to stop invasive carp from reaching Lake Michigan. Invasive carp pose a serious threat to the […]
President's Message
December 6, 2022
When people of the Great Lakes work together, we can make a huge impact! Thank you for everything you’ve done for the lakes this year. You believed in our mission. […]
Blog
December 5, 2022
The Alliance for the Great Lakes Board of Directors held their annual retreat November 18-19 in Chicago. At the meeting, the board elected two new Directors and a slate of […]
Blog
November 17, 2022
Election day was a little more than a week ago. Seven of the eight Great Lakes states had gubernatorial elections. Six had U.S. Senate races on the ballot. All seats […]
Blog
November 17, 2022
The Alliance for the Great Lakes has been awarded two top charitable ratings in recognition of the organization’s financial health, accountability, and transparency. Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator, […]