The Great Lakes region isn’t prepared for increasing water use demands from data centers and other large water users. But there are potential solutions that support economic development and protect our water resources.
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The Alliance for the Great Lakes is a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the region to protect our most precious resource: the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes.
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We partner with communities and decision makers to develop actionable solutions that protect the lakes and our communities.
Research & Analysis
Our research and analysis inform community leaders and guide policy to protect the Great Lakes.
Education & Action
We support people and communities in protecting the lakes by providing action-oriented information and programs.
Upcoming Events
Browse all eventsWebinar – Waves of Change: Taking Action to Protect the Great Lakes
January 15, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST
Online
Adopt-a-Beach Spring Kickoff 2026
April 24, 2026 – April 26, 2026
At your favorite Great Lakes shoreline
Great Blue Benefit 2026
June 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CDT
Columbia Yacht Club
In The News
See more newsAction Alert
December 3, 2025
Tell the U.S. EPA to Protect Our Streams and Wetlands
The U.S. EPA is proposing to weaken the Clean Water Act by eliminating protections for many streams and wetlands that feed into the Great Lakes. This would put our drinking […]
Blog
November 14, 2025
Alliance for the Great Lakes Earns Top Charity Ratings Again in 2025
For 2025, the Alliance for the Great Lakes has once again earned three of the most trusted ratings in the nonprofit sector. These recognitions are more than symbols. They are […]
President’s Message
November 6, 2025
Big Win: One of the Most Polluted Areas in the Great Lakes is Now Restored
We’re celebrating a major win: Muskegon Lake, a 4,149-acre lake that drains into the western shore of Lake Michigan, has officially been removed from the list of the most environmentally […]