Alliance for the Great Lakes serves as the voice of the 40 million people who rely on Great Lakes water for drinking, recreation and commerce.  Formed in 1970, it is the oldest independent Great Lakes protection organization in North America. Its 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. Its headquarters are in Chicago, with offices in Buffalo, Cleveland , Detroit, Grand Haven, and Milwaukee .

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Alliance for the Great Lakes

Joel Brammeier

Allan Kaufman

Kelly Farley

Don Carr

Matt Altstiel

The Leadership Team at the Alliance for the Great Lakes provides strategic direction and governance to advance the organization's mission of protecting and restoring the Great Lakes. Comprising the President & CEO, Vice President for Development, and Vice President of Finance & Operations, this team drives fundraising initiatives, ensures financial sustainability, and oversees operational effectiveness, all while fostering collaboration and advocacy efforts to engage communities and policymakers in preserving this vital freshwater resource.

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