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July 1, 2020
Our Impact & History
The Alliance for the Great Lakes has been working to protect the lakes and our communities since 1970. Recent successes include: Advocacy & Leadership Education & Action Research & Analysis […]
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Press Release
May 18, 2020
Groups Applaud the Introduction of Water For All Legislation
Joint Press Release from Alliance for the Great Lakes, Freshwater Future, and Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund May 14, 2020 (Columbus, OH) – On Thursday, Representative Erica Crawley (D-Columbus) introduced […]
Blog
August 27, 2019
Flooding Hits Hardest in Chicago’s Communities of Color
This post is by Marcella Bondie Keenan, Program Director at the Center for Neighborhood Technology, and Olga Bautista, Southeast Side Community Planning Manager at Alliance for the Great Lakes and […]
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August 19, 2019
The Water Cycle in Our Community
The Great Lakes are essential to the people who live around them. In these lessons, students learn about watersheds, think about how they use water in their daily lives, and […]
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August 19, 2019
Food Webs and Invasive Species
The Great Lakes have been permanently altered by invasive species, and have adjusted to changes in the ecosystem throughout history. In these lessons, students explore Great Lakes food webs, sometimes […]
Blog
August 20, 2018
Detroiters Explore Creative Options to Reduce Flooding, Improve Neighborhoods
It was a moment for celebration. After months of effort, residents and community organizations along Detroit’s Conner Creek Greenway were about to see their first tangible results. A professional engineering […]
Press Release
July 10, 2018
Community Celebration to Showcase Creative Options for Reducing Flooding, Improving Neighborhoods along Conner Creek Greenway
Joint Press Release from Alliance for the Great Lakes, Detroit Greenways Coalition, Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc., Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability Detroit, MI […]
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May 18, 2018
Ohio Lobby Day Brings Water Issues to the Forefront in Columbus
Last month, the Alliance partnered with the National Wildlife Federation and the Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund to hold an Ohio Lobby Day—where members and staff from each organization spoke […]
Standpoint Series
November 17, 2017
From Source to Tap: Protecting Our Water
This is the fourth of eight articles in the Standpoint Series, a set of short essays meant to articulate our perspective and spark conversation. Flint, Michigan has become a national symbol […]
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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 […]