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Environmental justice

Everyone in the Great Lakes region should have access to safe, clean, affordable water. But not everyone does. Low-income communities and communities of color are disproportionately impacted by pollution.

Environmental justice seeks to address this unfair distribution of pollution and repair the harm that it causes. It requires the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of color and low-income communities in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. The Great Lakes region has an opportunity to help lead the way.

Visit our campaign page to learn about the Alliance’s approach to environmental justice. Learn more below about environmental justice and the Great Lakes.

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Agricultural runoff
Green Bay dead zoneLake Erie algal bloom
Climate change in the Great Lakes
Combined sewer overflowsGreat Lakes water levelsGreen stormwater infrastructure
Drinking water
Drinking water affordabilityLead service lines
Environmental justiceGreat Lakes restorationInvasive species
Invasive carpInvasive species in ballast water
Other topicsPlastic pollution in the Great Lakes
Adopt-a-BeachMicrobeadsMicroplastics

Standpoint Series

May 31, 2018

Step One: Shut Up and Listen

This is the seventh of eight articles in the Standpoint Series, a set of short essays meant to articulate our perspective and spark conversation. It’s no secret that the environmental movement […]

Annual Report 2017

May 2, 2018

Listening First in Great Lakes Communities

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word home? What about beach? Great Lakes?   These questions were the start of some incredible conversations we […]

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