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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October 14, 2025
Healing Our Waters Conference Recap: Collaboration and Community at the Core
This year’s Healing Our Waters Conference brought together hundreds of advocates, funders, scientists, and community leaders in Rochester, New York, to explore solutions for the health of the Great Lakes. […]
Press Release
October 2, 2025
Muskegon Lake Area of Concern Delisted
CHICAGO, IL (October 2nd, 2025) — The Alliance for the Great Lakes is celebrating the announcement that Muskegon Lake has been officially delisted as an Area of Concern. Muskegon Lake was […]
Webinar
September 30, 2025
Webinar: Reducing Plastic Foodware, Protecting our Great Lakes — Training for Restaurants
Twenty two million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes every year and polystyrene foam is the third most common litter item found on Great Lakes shorelines. Watch this free […]