April 17, 2026
Get Inspired by Great Lakes Volunteers
Thousands of people volunteer to protect the Great Lakes each year. Working with them truly inspires me. Every day, they remind me that we’re part of something bigger – an amazing […]
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Testimony
October 27, 2025
Testimony in Support of Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Lead Water Lines in Ohio
Access to clean drinking water is essential for everyone, which is why the Alliance for the Great Lakes supports a bipartisan Ohio bill designed to eliminate all lead water lines […]
President's Message
April 21, 2025
5 Reasons Why Our Volunteers Are the Heart of the Alliance
It often starts the same way. A pair of gloves. A trash receptacle. A stretch of shoreline that’s seen better days. When our volunteers show up, something shifts. They bring […]
Blog
March 21, 2025
Great Lakes Scientists Support Illinois Bill to Protect Drinking Water from Plastic Microfibers
More than 30 Great Lakes scientists have called on Illinois legislators to establish a science-based standard for capturing plastic microfibers released from washing machines. By setting a standard, not a […]
Blog
September 17, 2024
Supporting Legislation to Remove Lead Water Pipes in Ohio
Today, clean water advocates spoke out in support of Ohio’s Lead Line Replacement Act (HB 534), a bill designed to get the lead out of Ohio’s drinking water systems by […]
Bio
January 4, 2024
Meleah Geertsma
Meleah joined the Alliance for the Great Lakes as Director of Clean Water & Equity in 2023. In this role, Meleah is responsible for leading the Alliance’s water infrastructure team, […]
DC Update
March 21, 2023
Great Lakes Advocates Head to Washington, President’s Budget Released
The first week of March was a busy time in Washington, DC, as Great Lakes advocates from around the region, including the Alliance, gathered for the annual “Great Lakes Days” […]
Blog
September 29, 2022
Adopt-a-Beach Reaches a Milestone
Last year marked the 30th anniversary of the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Adopt-a-Beach program. As we dug into the data we’d collected, we realized the program was approaching a […]
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March 16, 2022
Team Leader Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for becoming an Adopt-a-Beach Team Leader! We’ve put together some FAQs to answer all your questions and make your Adopt-a-Beach cleanup successful and stress-free. You can also check […]
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March 15, 2022
Adopt-a-Beach Lesson Plans
Taking your students on an Adopt-a-Beach field trip? Use these free lesson plans before, during and after their big adventure!