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January 7, 2021

Statement from Alliance for the Great Lakes on the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol

Chicago, IL (January 7, 2020) – Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO Joel Brammeier released the following statement in reaction to yesterday’s attack on the U.S. Capitol: “What […]

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January 7, 2021

Statement: Alliance Applauds Actions by Illinois & Michigan to Protect the Great Lakes from Invasive Asian Carp

(Chicago, IL) January 7, 2020 – Earlier today, Illinois and Michigan signed an agreement to advance an invasive Asian carp prevention project at Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, […]

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December 22, 2020

Statement: Key Great Lakes Initiatives included in Year-End Congressional Legislative Action

(Chicago, IL) Dec 22, 2020 – Molly Flanagan, Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Chief Operating Officer & Vice President for Programs, released the following statement in response to the passage of the […]

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December 10, 2020

2020 Accomplishments – Thanks to Our Supporters

Thanks for all you did to support and protect the Great Lakes this year. We made progress together during what was for many of us our most difficult year ever. […]

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November 25, 2020

Ohio Governor Appoints Crystal M.C. Davis to Ohio Lake Erie Commission

(Columbus, OH) November 25, 2020 – Earlier today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the appointment of Crystal M.C. Davis, the Alliance’s Vice President for Policy and Strategic Engagement, to a […]

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November 22, 2020

Alliance for the Great Lakes Board of Directors Welcomes Two New Members

At the Alliance for the Great Lakes Board of Directors meeting held on November 7, the board welcomed two new directors, re-elected a current director for a second term, and […]

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November 19, 2020

Pandemic Can’t Stop Volunteers from Connecting, Cleaning Up

The pandemic slowed but couldn’t stop Great Lakers from volunteering this year. While taking precautions, volunteers throughout the Great Lakes region cleaned beaches and neighborhoods and helped spread the word […]

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November 8, 2020

Statement: Alliance for the Great Lakes Congratulates President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris, Urges Focus on Clean Water

(Chicago, IL) Nov 8, 2020 – Engaging in the democratic process is one of the most powerful ways people throughout the Great Lakes region can have a voice. The Alliance […]

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November 4, 2020

“Great Lakes Voices Count”: Statement from Alliance for the Great Lakes on November 3 Election

Chicago, IL (November 4, 2020) – Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO Joel Brammeier released the following statement in reaction to yesterday’s election: “Great Lakes voices count. And […]

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October 27, 2020

Statement: “Everyone who is eligible to vote deserves the right to do so safely, free of barriers and intimidation. Anything less is unacceptable.”

(Chicago, IL) October 27, 2020 – Today a group of 15 environmental advocacy groups from around the country, led by the Alliance for the Great Lakes, is releasing a statement […]