Lakes Chat

Celebration of National Volunteer Week: Adopt-a-Beach Volunteers

This week marks national volunteer appreciation week, and on this Lakes Chat episode, we’re chatting about volunteering to help the Great Lakes. Guests included: Olivia

Plastic Pollution: How to Stop it at the Source

We chatted with Andrea Densham, Senior Strategic Advisor to the Alliance for the Great Lakes, about plastic pollution and how we can stop it at the source.

Great Lakes Ice Cover Season 2, Episode 26

Temperatures this winter have been warmer than usual, leaving the Great Lakes nearly devoid of ice cover. In this episode, we chat with Physical Scientist James Kessler

The Cost to Meet Water Quality Goals in the Western Basin of Lake Erie Report

We’re discussing some new research on the cost of reducing runoff pollution from agricultural lands and preventing harmful algal blooms in western Lake Erie with Tom Zimn

Ask Us Anything: Q&A on 2023 Great Lakes Federal Policy Agenda Season 2, Episode 11

In a previously recorded webinar, Alliance policy staff discussed their top 5 federal Great Lakes policy priorities They focus on stopping invasive species, fixing our fa

Federal Priorities with Don Jodrey Season 2, Episode 10

In late January, our policy team here at the Alliance for the Great Lakes released their top 5 Great Lakes policy priorities for the new Congress and the Biden administra

2022 Post Midterm Election Recap - What It Means for the Great Lakes Region

In this episode, we chat with Joel Brammeier, the Alliance’s CEO, and Don Jodrey, the Alliance’s Director for Federal Government Relations, about what the results of the

Stannard Lighthouse/Lake Superior Watershed Partnership

In this episode, we chatted with two experts: Fred Stonehouse, a maritime historian, author, and lecturer, and Carl Lindquist, founder and executive director of the Super

Great Lakes Surfing & the Mission of the Surfrider Foundation

In this episode, we chatted with Drew Youngedyke a native Michigander with a deep love for the lakes, and a volunteer with the Northern Michigan Chapter of the Surfrider

Lakes Chat S2 Ep6_Great Lakes Forum and CWA Anniversary

In this episode, we chatted with Joel Brammeier, Alliance President & CEO, about the big picture of Great Lakes health, how Great Lakes protection has evolved, and where

REPLAY: Episode 8: “…And Water For All” Interview with Write, Director, Producer Ramiro Berardo

REPLAY: In this episode, we chatted with Ramiro Berardo, an associate professor of environmental policy at Ohio State University. He’s written, directed, and produced a n

Election Year & The Great Lakes

An important conversation with two Alliance staffers – Molly Flanagan, our Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Policy, and Jennifer Lumpkin, our Cleveland Loca

September Adopt a Beach Cleanup & Half a Million Pounds Goal

A timely chat about our big day of action for the Great Lakes – September Adopt-a-Beach – which was held earlier this month. We also discussed more broadly about beach cl

Harmful Algal Blooms and Downstream Costs with Crystal M.C. Davis and Tom Zimnicki

Crystal M.C. Davis, our VP of Policy and Strategic Engagement, and Tom Zimnicki, Director of Agriculture and Restoration Policy, chat about algal blooms in western Lake E

Ed Verhamme - Great Lakes Buoys & Science

An eye-opening conversation with LimnoTech Principal and Senior Engineer Ed Verhamme on the importance of buoys and how they help daily to protect drinking water, have sa

Episode 14: Plastic Pollution - Dr. Sherri Mason

In today's episode, we’re chatting with Dr. Sherri Mason, a leading expert on plastic pollution. Her award-winning work has drawn international attention to the threat of

Episode 13: Green Infrastructure

In today's episode, we’re talking with Alex Novak, the Alliance’s Community Planning Manager based in Detroit. We're chatting with Alex about green infrastructure – what

Episode 12: Joel Brammeier - Climate Change

  In today's episode, we’re talking again with Joel Brammeier, Alliance President & CEO. Today we’re talking climate change and the Great Lakes. Our region is frequently

Toxic Lead Pipes in Great Lakes Cities

In today's episode, we’re reconnecting with Anna-Lisa Castle, the Alliance’s Clean Water, and Equity Policy Director. We spoke with Anna-Lisa earlier this season about th

Episode 10: Tom Zimnicki Agricultural Pollution in the Great Lakes

In today's episode, we’re talking with Tom Zimnicki, the Alliance’s Agriculture and Restoration Policy Director. We’ll talk with Tom about harmful algal blooms in the Gre