Plastic pollution doesn’t wait—neither can we. 40M people rely on the Great Lakes for clean water. But plastic is piling up. $25 = Cleanup supplies $50 = 5 volunteers $100+ = Data to fuel real change Every dollar counts. Give a gift to the lakes today! bit.ly/41BmM6b

A generous donor is matching every dollar up to $2,500—which means your gift has 2X the impact on cleaner beaches and pollution-free waters. Every dollar counts. This match expires at midnight. Don’t wait—give now and double your impact. bit.ly/41BKm2M

The Alliance in today's Chicago Sun-Times: "When there is no watchdog on polluters, no first responder to a toxic spill, and no funding to keep our water clean, we know what happens." chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/20…

A critical bill to phase out the sale of single-use foam cups and food containers has passed the Illinois Senate. The Illinois House will vote on the bill as early as this week. Help push it across the finish line! Take action today. takeaction.greatlakes.org/page/80604/act…

The Ohio House wants to slash funding for H2Ohio, Ohio’s flagship water resources initiative. Tell your Ohio state senator to stand up for clean water and fully fund H2Ohio. takeaction.greatlakes.org/page/82658/act…

"There may be a tendency to think of data centers as a somewhat cleaner industry than, for example, a large factory. But that’s not quite the case because the water being used will be warmed and also potentially contain contaminants." greatlakesnow.org/2025/05/are-da…

Thank you Don Jodrey (Alliance for the Great Lakes) for championing #GreatLakes research, NOAA & #CIGLR on Capitol Hill. 💙 As summer begins, let’s remember: protecting these waters is a year-round job. 🌊 🔗 abc57.com/news/trump-adm… #GreatLakesSci #WaterMatters #ScienceInService #HOMES

Congress is considering budget proposals that could devastate our nation’s ability to protect the Great Lakes, public health, and our regional economy. Tell Congress to preserve the funding, research, and expertise we need to protect the Great Lakes. bit.ly/3HpNfNy

ICYMI: Reducing Plastic Pollution in the Great Lakes Last month we hosted a powerful conversation with researchers, policymakers, and advocates tackling plastic pollution in the Great Lakes. Watch Now: bit.ly/43CIRCc

A bipartisan group of Ohio lawmakers introduced important legislation designed to eliminate all lead service lines within 15 years that still exist in the state of Ohio. The Alliance, along with our partner organizations, is working to support this effort. bit.ly/3TbiPBe

There’s something powerful about a collective yes. Thank you to our generous sponsors for believing in clean water, thriving communities, and the future of the Great Lakes. There’s still time to join us at the 2025 Great Blue Benefit. Get your tickets: bit.ly/41wpE42

Not enough is being done to reduce the runoff that causes algal blooms in Lake Erie, says our CEO Joel Brammeier. "If you want an economically vibrant agriculture system to thrive, you better be able to produce safe and clean water as part of that system." wyso.org/2025-06-27/h2o…

This year, we set an ambitious goal: activate 12,000 volunteers to clean up Great Lakes shorelines in 2025. Thanks to you, momentum is building! An estimated 4,500 volunteers have already joined in. Consider joining or leading a cleanup today bit.ly/3G5e4qf

Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate our nation's freedom, let's also celebrate and protect the natural beauty of the Great Lakes. Every action we take today helps preserve these stunning waters for future generations.

Tell Your Michigan State Rep: Michiganders Need Affordable Water. Take Action: bit.ly/3IHW9Xf

Plastic pollution is a serious threat, but Great Lakes states can set us on a path toward a cleaner, more sustainable future – by monitoring for microplastics in water, holding producers responsible, and phasing out the worst single-use plastic items. bit.ly/3JscK1N

Today’s the day! Thousands are rolling up their sleeves for the lakes we love as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. Thank you for being part of the solution. 📸 Share your photos with #AdoptABeachAGL to inspire others!

Because of YOU, our beaches are cleaner and safer. Every piece of trash picked up is a victory for clean water, wildlife, and future generations. Join us for and Adopt-a-Beach cleanup or host your own: greatlakes.org/get-involved/a…

Breathtaking views like this remind us all why the Great Lakes are worth protecting. When we protect the lakes, we protect ourselves.

Lead should have no place in our drinking water. Learn how a new bipartisan bill could help Ohio eliminate lead service lines for good and why the Alliance for the Great Lakes supports it. Read more at: bit.ly/47vukKJ