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Alliance for the Great Lakes @A4GL

Working across the region to protect our most precious resource: the fresh, clean and natural waters of the Great Lakes.

Joined March 2009
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Voting has already started for the Ohio primary election. Races up and down the ballot will affect Lake Erie, our drinking water, our health, and our wildlife. Make sure your voice is heard in the Ohio primary. Vote by May 5! bit.ly/4eECO7o
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This National Volunteer Week, read about two Team Leaders who turned a single cleanup into a community tradition — then find one near you. bit.ly/41OZSZG #NationalVolunteerWeek #AdoptABeach #earthday
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Join us on February 24 for Washington Update: Protecting the Great Lakes and Looking Ahead to 2026. Hear from our team and ask your questions about the Great Lakes and Washington. Register: bit.ly/3OeZike
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Adopt-a-Beach volunteers made huge waves in 2025! Over 931 cleanups, volunteers picked up 541,750 pieces of litter – more than 23,000 pounds – from Great Lakes beaches, trails, parks, and marinas. They were on all 5 Great Lakes in all 8 Great Lakes states. bit.ly/4srDy4v
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Adopt-a-Beach volunteers are the best. This year, 10,515 volunteers spent 24,578 hours cleaning up Great Lakes beaches, trails, parks, and marinas. They made a huge impact on all 5 Great Lakes in all 8 Great Lakes states! bit.ly/4srDy4v
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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
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Breathtaking views like this remind us all why the Great Lakes are worth protecting. When we protect the lakes, we protect ourselves.
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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/…
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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!
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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
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Tell Your Michigan State Rep: Michiganders Need Affordable Water. Take Action: bit.ly/3IHW9Xf
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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.
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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
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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/h2ohio-c…

H2Ohio cuts raise concerns about rollback of progress on reducing phosphorus runoff into Lake Erie

It's been 10 years since Ohio, Michigan and Ontario agreed to reduce phosphorus runoff into Lake Erie by 40%, and advocates are raising concerns about funding cuts to Ohio's water conservation...

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thank you Don Jodrey (@A4GL) 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-adminis… #GreatLakesSci #WaterMatters #ScienceInService #HOMES

Trump administration's proposed budget could be putting the future health of Lake Michigan at risk

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. -- Memorial Day weekend is typically when Lake Michigan once again comes to the forefront, with many flocking to the beaches and lakeshore communities for summer fun.

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"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/ar…

Are AI data centers a threat to the Great Lakes? - Great Lakes Now

One of the poorest cities in Michigan has a proposed $3 billion data center as a potential lifeline — but environmentalists and locals warn of high costs to water, climate and community.

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