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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 8h

It's National Voter Education Week! 🗳️ Today's action: Register to Vote. ➡️ bit.ly/3l028qa Already registered? It’s still important to check your registration to make sure your information is accurate and up to date. Ask your friends and family to take this action, too!

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Alliance joined 20+ Great Lakes organizations in thanking the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force for helping restart construction at the Brandon Road Interbasin Project after work was paused earlier this summer. 🔗 Read the full letter here: bit.ly/4yuku80

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🗳️ One month until Election Day! Now is the time to check your voter registration status on Vote.gov and make sure your information is up to date. Have you moved or changed your name recently? Double-check that your registration reflects those changes. 🗣️

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join us on Oct. 2 in Ann Arbor! Two Alliance for the Great Lakes experts, Helena Voltzer and Meleah Geertsma, will join the conversation on AI, energy, innovation, and environmental justice at @umichlaw.bsky.social Free & open to the public. RSVP to join us! bit.ly/46Sg7rj

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A big step forward for the Great Lakes! 🌊 The Senate passed GLRI reauthorization, bringing us closer to continued restoration efforts. Thank you to everyone who signed our petition and took action to support the Great Lakes! 🔗 Read the Press Release: bit.ly/4hRVAcF

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Henry Crown & Company hosted their first-ever Adopt-A-Beach cleanup at North Avenue Beach this month, bringing together nearly 30 volunteers who removed more than 117 pounds of litter from the shoreline. Thank you to everyone who showed up and helped keep our beaches beautiful! 🏖️♻️

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We need your help! 🌊 Continued federal support is critical to keeping restoration efforts moving forward. The House has taken an important step, and now we need our senators to act. Contact your senators to support continued funding and restoration for the Great Lakes: bit.ly/3TWytEI

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

News 5 Cleveland's report examines the growing demand for water by data centers across Ohio, a major data center hub in the U.S. Our Director of Water Resources, Helena Volzer, shared why responsible management is important as large-scale projects continue to grow. 🔗 Watch: bit.ly/46xJcbp

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We're hiring for a Senior Source Water Policy Manager to lead research, policy, and partnerships advancing sustainable water use across the Great Lakes! If you're a water policy expert who's passionate about building a more equitable water future, apply today! bit.ly/3VvcViO

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our President and CEO, Joel Brammeier, spoke with Politico about the future of Brandon Road. "Without an explanation, we don’t know what the future holds. We really need clarity that this won’t happen again, and that has to come from the White House." 🔗 Read the article: bit.ly/3TzD4MO

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Last week, we joined the @healthylakes.org to thank @durbin.senate.gov for his leadership in protecting the Great Lakes and to highlight the importance of continuing this work. We're committed to building on this progress to fight for a healthy Great Lakes for generations to come. 🌊

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Helena Volzer, our Director of Water Resources, speaks in the Chicago Reader about the growing water demands of data centers and why transparency matters more than ever for Great Lakes communities. 🔗 Read the full article here: bit.ly/4itMeVt

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

For 35 years, Adopt-A-Beach volunteers have done more than remove litter. They've helped build a decades-long record of Great Lakes shoreline pollution, documenting more than 10 million pieces of litter and removing 500,000+ pounds since 2003. 🎉 ➡️ Find or host a cleanup: bit.ly/3hO0s1d

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Take a few minutes to check your voter status on Vote.gov and make sure your information is accurate and up to date. Have you moved or changed your name recently? ➡️ Confirm your registration reflects those changes before Election Day. There's still time in case any errors or issues come up.

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

It's our 35th anniversary of Adopt-A-Beach! 🎉 Whether you've volunteered, made a difference in your community, or want to celebrate our volunteers, we want to hear from you. 📸 Post your favorite Adopt-A-Beach stories, photos, and memories, and tag us so we can see and share them!

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On Sept. 1, members of the Flooding and Sewage Coalition shared residents' experiences and concerns at the Chicago City Council's special hearing on Urban Flooding. Swipe to hear directly from residents about the impacts of flooding, and the solutions they're calling for. ➡️ bit.ly/4yrmf5w

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A huge thank you to Tishman Speyer for supporting the Alliance for the Great Lakes for five years in a row! 💫 Last month, tenants from its commercial properties across Chicago removed 3,600+ pieces (nearly 50 pounds) from North Avenue Beach! Thank you for your hard work! 👏🏼

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

As we celebrate the continuation of the Brandon Road project, we’re shining a light on the people, partnerships, and behind-the-scenes work helping move this critical Great Lakes project forward. Below are all the news features we've been a part of this month. We're grateful for your support!

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Last week, we hosted a conversation about what's at stake for the Great Lakes in the 2026 election. 🌊🗳️ Our panelists shared ways to get informed and involved, from checking your voter registration status to learning about the issues that matter to our communities. 🔗 Webinar: bit.ly/4qWnrvo

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Victory! 🎉 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced construction will resume at the Brandon Road Project. To our partners, community members, and supporters, thank you for the overwhelming response for the Great Lakes! 🔗 Check out the full press release: bit.ly/4xa4Flw

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

💧 Ohio’s new SRF dashboard makes water infrastructure funding more transparent, helping communities and the public see where investments are going and whether funding reaches those with the greatest needs. Read the full blog → bit.ly/3SEdgPg

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

There's still time to get your project in for the Alliance for the Great Lakes' Community Partnerships Grant Program - Southern Lake Michigan (CPGP). The deadline to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) has been extended to September 11, 2026. 🔗 Apply Here: bit.ly/4pnH2nl

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Andrea Densham, our Director of Regional Gov Affairs, is quoted in @people.com about the urgent need to keep critical prevention work moving forward. We're proud to have our voice included in this important conversation about protecting the Great Lakes. 🙌🏼 🔗 Read Here: bit.ly/4wVRHb4

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our Director of Water Resources, Helena Volzer, is joining @ilenviro.bsky.social tomorrow to discuss data centers, water sustainability, and IL drinking water and waterways. Join us to learn more about the connection between data centers and our water resources. ➡️ Register Here: bit.ly/45NMyGX

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Last weekend, Team Great Lakes, along with one of our very own board members, hit the road with @climateride.bsky.social and raised nearly $20,000 in support of the Great Lakes. Thank you to every rider, donor, and supporter who helped make this ride possible. 💙 📷 Photo Credits: Tim Frick

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We join Great Lakes organizations across the region in calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to restart construction on the Brandon Road project and keep this critical line of defense moving forward. 🔗 Read more about it in our latest press release: bit.ly/4hXtv4b 📷: Jason Lindsey

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in this year's Great Lakes Regatta! ⛵️ Columbia Yacht Club generously raised nearly $9,000 in donations this past weekend in support of clean water for the Great Lakes. We are so grateful for your support! 💙 📷 Credits: Nick Drake

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Come join us tomorrow, 8/26 at 11:00 am CT, to explore what’s at stake in the 2026 election for Great Lakes communities. 🌊 We’ll discuss the pressing issues facing the lakes and explain how decisions at the local, state, and federal levels affect them. 🔗 Sign up here: bit.ly/4ghPVMl

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Good news for Ohio's waters! 🎉 Last December, Ohio EPA proposed a permit allowing data centers to discharge wastewater into rivers, streams, and Lake Erie with minimal oversight. 7,000+ comments opposed the proposal. This past month, Ohio EPA withdrew it. Your voices made a difference. Thank you!

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Our President and CEO, Joel Brammeier, joined WTTW to discuss what's at stake as work on the Brandon Road project has stopped. The project is critical to block invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes, where they threaten the ecosystem and our economy. Watch a clip from the interview below: ⬇️

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Last call! Join us on August 22 & 23 for a weekend on the water in support of the Great Lakes! ⛵ Reserve a boat, join a fundraising team, or get tickets to the post-race party. Every dollar raised supports our work to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Register here: bit.ly/3U6H3k4

Great Lakes Regatta graphic: August 22 & 23, Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL "Spots are filling up! Reserve a boat or join a fundraising team today! Register using the link in our bio."

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Every shoreline cleanup starts with someone willing to lead 🏖️ Join our Adopt-A-Beach Team Leader training to learn how to plan a cleanup, recruit volunteers, and collect litter data. 📅 Aug. 12 | 6:00-7:00pm CDT 💻 Virtual | Register today! bit.ly/4wdyl0w

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Adopt-a-Beach Team Leader Training - Alliance for the Great Lakes

Do you have questions about becoming a Team Leader? Are you an experienced Team Leader who wants a refresher on how to lead a cleanup? Join us for an online […]

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The Alliance for the Great Lakes is launching the Community Partnerships Grant Program – Southern Lake Michigan (CPGP). Through CPGP, we'll award $1.125 million in 2026 to support community-driven Great Lakes restoration projects in Illinois and Indiana. Learn more: bit.ly/4pnH2nl

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Alliance for the Great Lakes Announces the Community Partnerships Grant Program - Alliance for the Great Lakes

(CHICAGO, IL) July 13, 2026 – The Alliance for the Great Lakes is pleased to announce the new Community Partnerships Grant Program – Southern Lake Michigan (CPGP), a funding program […]

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 From all of us at the Alliance for the Great Lakes, we wish you a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day.

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Data centers are multiplying, using large amounts of energy and water and posing pollution risks. We discussed the POWER Act, proposed in Illinois, on @wttw.bsky.social. The bill has transparent reporting and consumer protection requirements for data centers. news.wttw.com/2026/06/22/d...

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Data Center Policy Debate in Illinois Spans Environmental, Economic Goals

Data centers are a hot topic in Illinois and around the country. Alongside more construction comes more public scrutiny.

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

With safety as our top priority, we and the venue have been forced to make the difficult decision to cancel tonight’s Great Blue Benefit due to severe weather. We will follow up with additional information in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🚨Big win in Illinois! The IL Senate passed the Plastic Pellets Pollution Control bill, sending it to Gov Pritzker for his signature. Illinois will be the first Great Lakes state to hold producers of industrial plastic pellets accountable for spills into our waters. bit.ly/4nSf6qM

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Breaking news: Illinois victory against plastic pollution - Alliance for the Great Lakes

Yesterday, the Illinois Senate passed an important bill to protect Lake Michigan and all Illinois waters from plastic pollution. The Plastic Pellets Pollution Control bill, HB 4418, previously passed ...

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We're grateful for the partners who believe protecting the Great Lakes is worth showing up for. Thank you to our 2026 Great Blue Benefit sponsors — your support powers our work across the basin. Tickets are still available. We'd love to see you there. 🔗 bit.ly/3PvoGD3

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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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Ohio primary election voting has started - Alliance for the Great Lakes

Lake Erie needs your vote! Voting has already started for the Ohio primary election. Races up and down the ballot will have an impact on Lake Erie, our drinking water, […]

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Ever wonder what it's like to research the Great Lakes from a vessel? Ask us. 🌊 Don Carr boards the Blue Heron this May and will put your question to the crew. Send it by May 8. bit.ly/4vPN1UQ

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Great Lakes. Great People. Great Work. On June 11, we gather to celebrate the community that makes it all possible — and honor the Wavemakers leading the way. Join us at the Great Blue Benefit. 🌊 Early Bird tickets end April 30 ⏳ Purchase tickets today. bit.ly/3PvoGD3

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

🏭 Industrial plastic pellets pose a danger to human health, fish, wildlife, and ecosystems. Thank you @durbin.senate.gov for introducing a bill this week to prohibit the plastics from being discharged into our waters.

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Durbin Introduces Legislation To Stymie Plastic Pollution In Waterways | U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Join us Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6-9 PM The Great Blue Benefit is the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ signature annual fundraiser, bringing together more than 250 leaders, philanthropists, and advocates who are committed to protecting the lakes we all depend on. Get Tickets: bit.ly/3PvoGD3

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Earlier this month on Capitol Hill, Alliance board member Nick Longo joined partners for Great Lakes Day — advocating for the science, research, and infrastructure that help protect our lakes and the communities that depend on them.

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

BIG NEWS: Because of our community’s incredible response yesterday, we’re keeping the giving going and extending Great Lakes Giving Day through midnight tonight. Will you give now to help protect the Great Lakes before midnight? Donate Today - bit.ly/4tbIPN7

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Alliance for the Great Lakes @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Ohio. Michigan. Illinois. Wisconsin. Minnesota. New York. Pennsylvania. Indiana. Today, we move as one. Great Lakes Giving Day is here. 🌊 Give. Share. Be part of what protects our lakes. bit.ly/4tbIPN7

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