Too many Great Lakers experience polluted water – whether it’s lead-tainted tap water or algal blooms fouling waterways. Invasive species threaten our lakes. Plastic pollutes our beaches and drinking water.
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March 25, 2024
New Bill to Protect Great Lakes, Drinking Water from Microplastics Receives Support from Environmental Groups
CHICAGO, IL (March 25, 2024) – Last week on World Water Day, the Alliance for the Great Lakes, Ocean Conservancy, Illinois Environmental Council, and Loyola University scientists held a press […]
Blog
February 20, 2024
Top 5 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities for 2024
Significant progress continues to be made in protecting and restoring the Great Lakes, but much more needs to be done. Although increased federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment Act these […]
Quiz
February 13, 2024
Pop Quiz: Great Lakes Restoration
What is a goal of Great Lakes restoration? Restoring habitat for fish and wildlife Reducing threats to people’s health Improving local economies All of the above The most important program […]