For 24 hours, people across the Great Lakes region are coming together to protect the water that connects us all. Your gift today helps safeguard clean water, strengthen communities, and defend the future of our lakes.

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Protecting Water, Sustaining Life

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.

Advocacy & Leadership

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.

Protect Your Water from Data Center Impacts

Water use from data centers is increasing across the Great Lakes region. Our new guide shows the impact of data centers’ water use and gives communities the questions they need to ask data center developers.

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Lead a Shoreline Cleanup

Volunteer to lead an Adopt-a-Beach cleanup at your favorite Great Lakes beach, park, trail, or marina.

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