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March 4, 2026
Why the Alliance is Challenging the EPA’s Final Rule on Vessel Discharges
On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Alliance for the Great Lakes joined three other environmental groups and filed a petition in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. The petition challenges the U.S. […]
Webinar
February 25, 2026
Webinar: Washington Update: Protecting the Great Lakes and Looking Ahead to 2026
When it comes to our Great Lakes priorities, how are our representatives in Washington doing and where should they focus their efforts in 2026? Thanks to Great Lakes advocates like […]
Blog
February 11, 2026
Illinois primary election voting has started
Lake Michigan needs your vote! Voting has already started for the Illinois primary election. Races up and down the ballot will have an impact on Lake Michigan, our drinking water, […]