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January 23, 2026
Congress protects Great Lakes programs from proposed cuts
The U.S. House and Senate recently passed a significant budget package that rejects steep cuts proposed by the White House that would have slashed many federal programs essential to the health of our lakes and the people who depend on them. Ultimately, members of Congress from […]
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January 15, 2026
Webinar: Waves of Change: Taking Action to Protect the Great Lakes
Discover how you can play an active role in protecting and preserving the Great Lakes in the new year! We’ll dive into ways to get involved with the Alliance for […]
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January 15, 2026
Director of Federal Government Affairs
Summary The Director of Federal Government Affairs (Director) leads the Alliance’s work to advance federal policy that will protect, conserve, and restore the Great Lakes. The Director provides leadership and […]