Alliance for the Great Lakes

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What is the Alliance for the Great Lakes?

www.greatlakes.org

Alliance for the Great Lakes focuses on initating local efforts to protect the Great Lakes. They work throughout the Great Lakes basing promoting the conservation and protection of the lakes. The Alliance helps concerned residents restore the lakes, educate others about the lakes and moblize efforts on behalf of the lakes.

They have six main focus areas which include:

Water Quality
Water Conservation
Habitat Recovery
Land Use
Clean Energy
Education & Outreach

Their Mission is to:

..."conserve and restore the world's largest freshwater resource using policy, education and local efforts, ensuring a healthy Great Lakes and clean water for generations of people and wildlife."

Events Hosted by the Alliance for the Great Lakes

Annual Big Lake Bash
A fundraiser to benefit the Alliance's Great Lakes protection program, as well as an event to recognize individuals for their work on behalf of the Great Lakes.
Link to Big Lake Bash [1]

Taste of the Great Lakes
In celebration of the bounty of the Great Lakes, this fundraiser has helped to raise more than $20,000 for the Alliance.
Link to Taste of the Great Lakes [2]

Sunset Sail
An event hosted by the Alliance to raise awareness of the organization.
Link to Sunset Sail [3]

Adopt-A-Beach
The Alliance for the Great Lakes hosts the world's largest shoreline clean up in September, and coordinates an "Adopt-A-Beach" program all year long.
Link to Adopt-A-Beach [4]