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August 17, 2026
Invasive Carp Now Only 80 Miles from Entering the Great Lakes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO, IL (August 17, 2026) On Friday, August 14, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced in a press release that juvenile invasive carp were discovered a mere 80 miles from Lake Michigan, further upriver than they […]
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August 1, 2026
Alliance stands up for science-driven federal funding decisions
Everyone needs clean water. Ensuring we all have access to clean water requires that our decisions are driven by sound science, good governance, investments, and strong partnerships. Across the Great Lakes region, states, Tribes, cities, universities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations work […]
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July 30, 2026
Work Stopped on Critical Brandon Road Invasive Carp Barrier
(CHICAGO, IL) July 30, 2026 – The Alliance for the Great Lakes today urged the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to provide transparency and resume construction after a recent work […]