<![CDATA[Lakes Chat]]>5b042e55-9752-5135-9473-f72b2af55d24Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:20:50 +0000Captivate.fmAlliance for the Great Lakeshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/12bbebfd-e1ae-4fe0-8ee8-16e12cc4f939/yqW8gSUi0wxQh4LoMrR2HH39.pngLakes ChatAlliance for the Great LakesAlliance for the Great LakesDive into Our Lakes Chat! Every other Tuesday, the Alliance for the Great Lakes will chat with a special guest(s) about Great Lakes Issues and dig into what it all means for you and your community. Learn more about us: https://greatlakes.org/https://lakes-chat.captivate.fmnoepisodicnopodcastCelebration of National Volunteer Week: Adopt-a-Beach VolunteersCelebration of National Volunteer Week: Adopt-a-Beach VolunteersThis 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 Reda – the Alliance for the Great Lakes Volunteer Engagement Manager

Eileen Ryan is a long-time Alliance Ambassador and an Adopt-a-Beach volunteer

Novem Cheng, a volunteer with the Alliance Ambassador and Adopt-a-Beach programs

]]>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 Reda – the Alliance for the Great Lakes Volunteer Engagement Manager

Eileen Ryan is a long-time Alliance Ambassador and an Adopt-a-Beach volunteer

Novem Cheng, a volunteer with the Alliance Ambassador and Adopt-a-Beach programs

]]>bb4923cc-8628-4c34-b9f4-a13a43ebec00Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -050027:46nofull2152152Alliance for the Great LakesPlastic Pollution: How to Stop it at the SourcePlastic Pollution: How to Stop it at the SourceWe 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.

]]>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.

]]>bba88397-bd92-4ab1-b74f-e77e72a86742Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -050028:48nofull2142142Alliance for the Great LakesGreat Lakes Ice Cover Season 2, Episode 26Great Lakes Ice Cover Season 2, Episode 26Temperatures 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 of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory and dig into big-picture trends, and what this all means for the lakes.  

]]>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 of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory and dig into big-picture trends, and what this all means for the lakes.  

]]>819d8ed3-6157-4fff-a1d7-49b96118246cTue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -050020:26nofull2132132Alliance for the Great LakesThe Cost to Meet Water Quality Goals in the Western Basin of Lake Erie ReportThe Cost to Meet Water Quality Goals in the Western Basin of Lake Erie ReportWe’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 Zimnicki, the Alliance’s Agriculture and Restoration Director.

 

]]>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 Zimnicki, the Alliance’s Agriculture and Restoration Director.

 

]]>33f3b6a4-d8f5-47e6-9d4a-96aa12885460Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -050028:16nofull2122122Alliance for the Great LakesAsk Us Anything: Q&A on 2023 Great Lakes Federal Policy Agenda Season 2, Episode 11Ask Us Anything: Q&A on 2023 Great Lakes Federal Policy Agenda Season 2, Episode 11In a previously recorded webinar, Alliance policy staff discussed their top 5 federal Great Lakes policy priorities They focus on stopping invasive species, fixing our failing water infrastructure, stopping plastic pollution, preventing harmful algal blooms, and ensuring funding for Great Lakes restoration. During the webinar, our panel answered several questions submitted by listeners around the region.

]]>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 failing water infrastructure, stopping plastic pollution, preventing harmful algal blooms, and ensuring funding for Great Lakes restoration. During the webinar, our panel answered several questions submitted by listeners around the region.

]]>f8884d9f-84f3-4a23-9daf-d488d477d5a6Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -050031:09nofull2112112Alliance for the Great LakesFederal Priorities with Don Jodrey Season 2, Episode 10Federal Priorities with Don Jodrey Season 2, Episode 10In 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 administration. Our policy team focused on stopping invasive species, fixing our failing water infrastructure, stopping plastic pollution, preventing harmful algal blooms, and ensuring funding for Great Lakes restoration. It’s a big list.

Over the coming weeks, our policy experts will meet with lawmakers to urge them to take action on these critical issues.

On this episode, we spoke with Don Jodrey, the Alliance’s Federal Government Relations Director, who talked us through this list of priorities and gave us a big-picture view of what’s happening on Great Lakes issues in Washington, DC. 

]]>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 administration. Our policy team focused on stopping invasive species, fixing our failing water infrastructure, stopping plastic pollution, preventing harmful algal blooms, and ensuring funding for Great Lakes restoration. It’s a big list.

Over the coming weeks, our policy experts will meet with lawmakers to urge them to take action on these critical issues.

On this episode, we spoke with Don Jodrey, the Alliance’s Federal Government Relations Director, who talked us through this list of priorities and gave us a big-picture view of what’s happening on Great Lakes issues in Washington, DC. 

]]>73380a99-5e4d-46be-a2d6-4854da274584Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -050028:48nofull2102102In 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 administration. Our policy team focused on stopping invasive species, fixing our failing water infrastructure, stopping plastic pollution, preventing harmful algal blooms, and ensuring funding for Great Lakes restoration. It’s a big list. Over the coming weeks, our policy experts will meet with lawmakers to urge them to take action on these critical issues. On this episode, we spoke with Don Jodrey, the Alliance’s Federal Government Relations Director, who talked us through this list of priorities and gave us a big-picture view of what’s happening on Great Lakes issues in Washington, DC.Alliance for the Great Lakes2022 Post Midterm Election Recap - What It Means for the Great Lakes Region2022 Post Midterm Election Recap - What It Means for the Great Lakes RegionIn 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 midterm elections mean for the Great Lakes.  

*Note: We recorded this conversation at midday on Monday, November 14. Therefore, information may well have changed by the time you listen to this podcast. Also, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which means that we cannot and do not endorse candidates for office. However, we can – and do – educate candidates about Great Lakes issues.  

]]>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 midterm elections mean for the Great Lakes.  

*Note: We recorded this conversation at midday on Monday, November 14. Therefore, information may well have changed by the time you listen to this podcast. Also, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which means that we cannot and do not endorse candidates for office. However, we can – and do – educate candidates about Great Lakes issues.  

]]>a2f13231-bd83-44c5-b7d9-6fb09da532b7Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -050024:24nofull29292Alliance for the Great LakesStannard Lighthouse/Lake Superior Watershed PartnershipStannard Lighthouse/Lake Superior Watershed PartnershipIn this episode, we chatted with two experts: Fred Stonehouse, a maritime historian, author, and lecturer, and Carl Lindquist, founder and executive director of the Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Conservancy.

Lindquist and Stonehouse discuss the history of the Stannard Rock Lighthouse in Lake Superior and the future of the lighthouse as a climate research hub in the middle of the world's largest freshwater lake. 

]]>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 Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Conservancy.

Lindquist and Stonehouse discuss the history of the Stannard Rock Lighthouse in Lake Superior and the future of the lighthouse as a climate research hub in the middle of the world's largest freshwater lake. 

]]>5463920c-5978-4cfd-afe5-b42cc1306d6cTue, 08 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -050031:38nofull28282Alliance for the Great LakesGreat Lakes Surfing & the Mission of the Surfrider FoundationGreat Lakes Surfing & the Mission of the Surfrider FoundationIn 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 Foundation. In his day job, Drew is Director of Conservation Partnerships for the National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Regional Center.

Youngedyke talked about Great Lakes surfing, the mission of Surfrider and a few of their campaigns, including their work to shut down the Line 5 pipeline and efforts to keep plastic pollution out of the lakes.  

]]>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 Foundation. In his day job, Drew is Director of Conservation Partnerships for the National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Regional Center.

Youngedyke talked about Great Lakes surfing, the mission of Surfrider and a few of their campaigns, including their work to shut down the Line 5 pipeline and efforts to keep plastic pollution out of the lakes.  

]]>f66f5b66-71bf-4ec5-978e-33f97b769956Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -050027:04nofull27272Alliance for the Great LakesLakes Chat S2 Ep6_Great Lakes Forum and CWA AnniversaryLakes Chat S2 Ep6_Great Lakes Forum and CWA AnniversaryIn 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 the clean water movement needs to go from here. 

 

]]>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 the clean water movement needs to go from here. 

 

]]>2f99cac7-b180-4552-b01a-e896667bab53Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -050032:44nofull26262Alliance for the Great LakesREPLAY: Episode 8: “…And Water For All” Interview with Write, Director, Producer Ramiro BerardoREPLAY: Episode 8: “…And Water For All” Interview with Write, Director, Producer Ramiro BerardoREPLAY: 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 new documentary titled “…And Water For All,” which premiered on World Water Day in late March. The documentary takes on the issue of water affordability in Ohio but has lessons for the Great Lakes region and beyond. It examines the challenges governments and communities face to ensure access to clean, affordable water now and in the coming decades. 

]]>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 new documentary titled “…And Water For All,” which premiered on World Water Day in late March. The documentary takes on the issue of water affordability in Ohio but has lessons for the Great Lakes region and beyond. It examines the challenges governments and communities face to ensure access to clean, affordable water now and in the coming decades. 

]]>f2979845-e300-4d63-8067-dafde8343525Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -050044:31nofull25252Alliance for the Great LakesElection Year & The Great LakesElection Year & The Great LakesAn important conversation with two Alliance staffers – Molly Flanagan, our Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Policy, and Jennifer Lumpkin, our Cleveland Local Partnerships Manager about what the midterms mean for the Great Lakes, why it's important for water issues to be a part of election season conversations, and how you can get involved this election season.  

]]>An important conversation with two Alliance staffers – Molly Flanagan, our Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Policy, and Jennifer Lumpkin, our Cleveland Local Partnerships Manager about what the midterms mean for the Great Lakes, why it's important for water issues to be a part of election season conversations, and how you can get involved this election season.  

]]>ac708c78-840d-4c06-b5a1-8ff568e5fde4Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -050023:09nofull24242Alliance for the Great LakesSeptember Adopt a Beach Cleanup & Half a Million Pounds GoalSeptember Adopt a Beach Cleanup & Half a Million Pounds GoalA 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 cleanups, plastic pollution, and volunteerism around the Great Lakes region.  

]]>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 cleanups, plastic pollution, and volunteerism around the Great Lakes region.  

]]>a8a5e5a6-e09e-40af-ad88-f4901a546f71Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:50:00 -050024:53nofull23232Alliance for the Great LakesHarmful Algal Blooms and Downstream Costs with Crystal M.C. Davis and Tom ZimnickiHarmful Algal Blooms and Downstream Costs with Crystal M.C. Davis and Tom ZimnickiCrystal 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 Erie, what they are and how they directly impact the local economy.

]]>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 Erie, what they are and how they directly impact the local economy.

]]>668ace89-9278-441a-a476-73989136c42aTue, 20 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -050029:04nofull22222Alliance for the Great LakesEd Verhamme - Great Lakes Buoys & ScienceEd Verhamme - Great Lakes Buoys & ScienceAn 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 safe boating experiences, and more.

Resources

How Buoys Help

Two Yellow Buoys

]]>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 safe boating experiences, and more.

Resources

How Buoys Help

Two Yellow Buoys

]]>4d44f7d3-3ed2-47e1-8fd5-10dc9f82a8a1Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -050030:39nofull21212Alliance for the Great LakesEpisode 14: Plastic Pollution - Dr. Sherri MasonEpisode 14: Plastic Pollution - Dr. Sherri MasonIn 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 microplastics in our waters and led to the passage of national legislation banning microbeads. She serves as Director of Sustainability at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.  

]]>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 microplastics in our waters and led to the passage of national legislation banning microbeads. She serves as Director of Sustainability at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.  

]]>cc33c524-2a78-4a1a-80fd-c0f571968d90Tue, 31 May 2022 10:30:00 -050038:50nofull1141141Alliance for the Great LakesEpisode 13: Green InfrastructureEpisode 13: Green InfrastructureIn 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 it is, and how it can help improve our Great Lakes communities. 

]]>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 it is, and how it can help improve our Great Lakes communities. 

]]>cae6e0a6-48b8-47fc-bf9a-a6803fd3ba4aTue, 24 May 2022 08:00:00 -050031:50nofull1131131Alliance for the Great LakesEpisode 12: Joel Brammeier - Climate ChangeEpisode 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 referred to as a ‘climate haven’ - an anticipated area of migration as people around the country may move in large numbers as the impacts of climate change are felt. But, the Great Lakes are also going to be feeling the impacts of climate change, and, in an op-ed last year, Joel argued that we need to get our own house in order. We’ll be talking about how climate change is already affecting the lakes, whether or not the Great Lakes really are a climate refuge, and what leaders can do to make sure our communities are climate-resilient.  

]]> 

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 referred to as a ‘climate haven’ - an anticipated area of migration as people around the country may move in large numbers as the impacts of climate change are felt. But, the Great Lakes are also going to be feeling the impacts of climate change, and, in an op-ed last year, Joel argued that we need to get our own house in order. We’ll be talking about how climate change is already affecting the lakes, whether or not the Great Lakes really are a climate refuge, and what leaders can do to make sure our communities are climate-resilient.  

]]>86a2881f-72cd-422a-9b45-c5312f22bb7aTue, 17 May 2022 08:10:00 -050022:20nofull1121121Alliance for the Great LakesToxic Lead Pipes in Great Lakes CitiesToxic Lead Pipes in Great Lakes CitiesIn 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 the big problems facing water and wastewater infrastructure around the Great Lakes region. In this conversation, we’ll be digging into the problem of toxic lead pipes that carry water into homes in many 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 the big problems facing water and wastewater infrastructure around the Great Lakes region. In this conversation, we’ll be digging into the problem of toxic lead pipes that carry water into homes in many Great Lakes cities.

]]>abeb9c64-4dcd-41ff-b8db-cd344b269670Tue, 10 May 2022 08:40:00 -050024:30nofull1111111Alliance for the Great LakesEpisode 10: Tom Zimnicki Agricultural Pollution in the Great LakesEpisode 10: Tom Zimnicki Agricultural Pollution in the Great LakesIn 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 Great Lakes, the role agricultural pollution plays in causing those blooms and get his thoughts on how to tackle this challenging problem.  

]]>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 Great Lakes, the role agricultural pollution plays in causing those blooms and get his thoughts on how to tackle this challenging problem.  

]]>b1ee1ab4-73ed-48c5-b966-d2311fff4ba8Tue, 03 May 2022 06:20:00 -050035:09nofull1101101Alliance for the Great LakesEpisode 9: Oscar Sanchez, Community Planning Manager at Southeast Environmental Task ForceEpisode 9: Oscar Sanchez, Community Planning Manager at Southeast Environmental Task ForceIn today's episode, we’re talking with Oscar Sanchez, the Community Planning Manager at Southeast Environmental Task Force, an environmental nonprofit dedicated to serving Chicago's southeast side and south suburbs. We’ll talk with Oscar about the community’s recent big win to stop General Iron, a major industrial facility proposed for the community, Calumet Connect, a community-led effort focused on sustainable economic development along the Calumet River, a tributary to Lake Michigan. 

]]>In today's episode, we’re talking with Oscar Sanchez, the Community Planning Manager at Southeast Environmental Task Force, an environmental nonprofit dedicated to serving Chicago's southeast side and south suburbs. We’ll talk with Oscar about the community’s recent big win to stop General Iron, a major industrial facility proposed for the community, Calumet Connect, a community-led effort focused on sustainable economic development along the Calumet River, a tributary to Lake Michigan. 

]]>187356b3-acf9-4713-b027-ff9603aac34aTue, 19 Apr 2022 03:15:00 -050029:18nofull19191Alliance for the Great LakesEpisode 8: “…And Water For All” Interview with Write, Director, Producer Ramiro BerardoEpisode 8: “…And Water For All” Interview with Write, Director, Producer Ramiro BerardoIn today's episode, we’re talking with Ramiro Berardo, an associate professor of environmental policy at Ohio State University. He’s written, directed, and produced a new documentary titled “…And Water For All” which premiered on World Water Day in late March. The documentary takes on the issue of water affordability in Ohio, but has lessons for the Great Lakes region and beyond. It examines the challenges that governments and communities are facing to ensure access to clean, affordable water now and in the coming decades. 

]]>In today's episode, we’re talking with Ramiro Berardo, an associate professor of environmental policy at Ohio State University. He’s written, directed, and produced a new documentary titled “…And Water For All” which premiered on World Water Day in late March. The documentary takes on the issue of water affordability in Ohio, but has lessons for the Great Lakes region and beyond. It examines the challenges that governments and communities are facing to ensure access to clean, affordable water now and in the coming decades. 

]]>c9a94e38-a051-4ecb-96d4-f342cac9685eTue, 12 Apr 2022 08:15:00 -050043:56nofull18181Alliance for the Great LakesSpring Kick Off Adopt-a-Beach ProgramSpring Kick Off Adopt-a-Beach ProgramIn today's episode, we’re talking with Juliann Krupa, the Alliance’s Volunteer Engagement Manager. We’ll be talking about our upcoming Adopt-a-Beach Spring Kickoff and the problem of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes.  

]]>In today's episode, we’re talking with Juliann Krupa, the Alliance’s Volunteer Engagement Manager. We’ll be talking about our upcoming Adopt-a-Beach Spring Kickoff and the problem of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes.  

]]>7de5bc44-7b79-45d8-a226-0710b5d06b58Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:09:00 -050026:24nofull17171Alliance for the Great LakesEpisode 6: Water InfrastructureEpisode 6: Water InfrastructureIn today's episode, we’re talking with Anna-Lisa Castle, the Alliance’s Clean Water & Equity Program Director. We’ll be talking about water infrastructure and what needs to happen to be sure everyone around the Great Lakes region has access to safe, affordable drinking water. 

Resources

BLOG- Illinois shows leadership for lead-free drinking water; further action is needed across the Great Lakes region

BLOG- Water Infrastructure Front and Center in Washington, DC (This blog is part of a periodic series of updates from Don Jodrey, the Alliance’s Director of Federal Government Relations, with his view on Great Lakes policy from Washington, DC.)

Report: Water Affordability in Ohio

]]>In today's episode, we’re talking with Anna-Lisa Castle, the Alliance’s Clean Water & Equity Program Director. We’ll be talking about water infrastructure and what needs to happen to be sure everyone around the Great Lakes region has access to safe, affordable drinking water. 

Resources

BLOG- Illinois shows leadership for lead-free drinking water; further action is needed across the Great Lakes region

BLOG- Water Infrastructure Front and Center in Washington, DC (This blog is part of a periodic series of updates from Don Jodrey, the Alliance’s Director of Federal Government Relations, with his view on Great Lakes policy from Washington, DC.)

Report: Water Affordability in Ohio

]]>8c7de996-2dd3-45ef-8329-73b0d720cf0eTue, 29 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -050033:01nofull16161Alliance for the Great LakesEpisode 5: Invasive SpeciesEpisode 5: Invasive SpeciesIn today's episode, we’re talking with Molly Flanagan, the Alliance’s Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Programs, to get an update on invasive species in the Great Lakes. We’ll be talking about invasive carp, the status of efforts to regulate ballast water which is a main pathway for invasive species into the lakes, and the latest from Washington, DC on efforts to keep invasive species out of the lakes.  

]]>In today's episode, we’re talking with Molly Flanagan, the Alliance’s Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Programs, to get an update on invasive species in the Great Lakes. We’ll be talking about invasive carp, the status of efforts to regulate ballast water which is a main pathway for invasive species into the lakes, and the latest from Washington, DC on efforts to keep invasive species out of the lakes.  

]]>cf543f5b-7995-4710-89c2-0c3cd7ca415eTue, 22 Mar 2022 06:30:00 -050029:24nofull15151Alliance for the Great LakesEpisode 4: Great Lakes policy in Washington, DC with Don JodreyEpisode 4: Great Lakes policy in Washington, DC with Don JodreyIn today's episode, we’re talking with Don Jodrey, the Alliance’s Director of Federal Relations, to get an update on what’s happening on Great Lakes policy in Washington, DC.  

Our conversation focused on the big picture of Great Lakes policy in Washington DC but current events may well come up so please remember that things may have changed by the time you hear this podcast. 

Additional resources: Healing our Waters Coalition

Visit. greatlakes.org for more information

]]>In today's episode, we’re talking with Don Jodrey, the Alliance’s Director of Federal Relations, to get an update on what’s happening on Great Lakes policy in Washington, DC.  

Our conversation focused on the big picture of Great Lakes policy in Washington DC but current events may well come up so please remember that things may have changed by the time you hear this podcast. 

Additional resources: Healing our Waters Coalition

Visit. greatlakes.org for more information

]]>808b2197-c115-4a44-8299-1cfbc4a03410Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:45:00 -050029:12nofull44Alliance for the Great LakesLegacy of Black Farmers and Water StewardshipLegacy of Black Farmers and Water StewardshipWe'll explore the history of black farming, the connection to land and water, and thoughts on the future of black environmentalism.

Speakers include:

Dr. Kevin McGruder, Associate Professor of History at Antioch College

Mr. Tim Lewis, Founding Partner & Outreach Director at Rid-All Green Partnership in Cleveland, Ohio

Website: http://www.greennghetto.org/

Moderator: Crystal M.C. Davis, Vice President of Policy and Strategic Engagement

Resource: The Bone and Sinew of the Land: America's Forgotten Black Pioneers and the Struggle for Equality - The Bone and Sinew of the Land: America's Forgotten Black Pioneers and the Struggle for Equality a book by Anna-Lisa Cox (bookshop.org)

]]>We'll explore the history of black farming, the connection to land and water, and thoughts on the future of black environmentalism.

Speakers include:

Dr. Kevin McGruder, Associate Professor of History at Antioch College

Mr. Tim Lewis, Founding Partner & Outreach Director at Rid-All Green Partnership in Cleveland, Ohio

Website: http://www.greennghetto.org/

Moderator: Crystal M.C. Davis, Vice President of Policy and Strategic Engagement

Resource: The Bone and Sinew of the Land: America's Forgotten Black Pioneers and the Struggle for Equality - The Bone and Sinew of the Land: America's Forgotten Black Pioneers and the Struggle for Equality a book by Anna-Lisa Cox (bookshop.org)

]]>bc97e9b0-39dc-4fff-b40f-1136fefac7b5Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:30:00 -050055:50nofull13131Alliance for the Great LakesEpisode 2: Great Lakes Restoration InitiativeEpisode 2: Great Lakes Restoration InitiativeIn today's episode, we're talking about the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative – the GLRI – one of the cornerstone federal programs aimed at restoring and protecting the lakes. 

Our guest today is Joel Brammeier, Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO.  



]]>In today's episode, we're talking about the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative – the GLRI – one of the cornerstone federal programs aimed at restoring and protecting the lakes. 

Our guest today is Joel Brammeier, Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO.  



]]>633d573f-8f02-4d6a-a840-ad5c36661c5dTue, 01 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -050033:07nofull12121Alliance for the Great Lakes2022 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities2022 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities2021 was a good year for the Great Lakes in Washington, DC. But the lakes face no shortage of problems, and there is still much more work to do.

We’ll discuss our top Great Lakes priorities for lawmakers in Washington, DC, and dig into the opportunities and challenges facing our agenda in the year ahead.

I’ll be joined by other Alliance for the Great Lakes policy experts:

  • Joel Brammeier, President & CEO
  • Molly Flanagan, COO & Vice President for Programs
  • Crystal M.C. Davis, Vice President for Policy and Strategic Engagement
  • Don Jodrey, Director of Federal Relations
  • Jennifer Jennifer Caddick, Vice President, Communications & Engagement ( Moderator)

]]>2021 was a good year for the Great Lakes in Washington, DC. But the lakes face no shortage of problems, and there is still much more work to do.

We’ll discuss our top Great Lakes priorities for lawmakers in Washington, DC, and dig into the opportunities and challenges facing our agenda in the year ahead.

I’ll be joined by other Alliance for the Great Lakes policy experts:

  • Joel Brammeier, President & CEO
  • Molly Flanagan, COO & Vice President for Programs
  • Crystal M.C. Davis, Vice President for Policy and Strategic Engagement
  • Don Jodrey, Director of Federal Relations
  • Jennifer Jennifer Caddick, Vice President, Communications & Engagement ( Moderator)

]]>a6da7434-19a4-4082-b354-28e37a607b26Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -050058:10nofull11111Alliance for the Great LakesWelcome to Lakes ChatWelcome to Lakes ChatWelcome to Lakes Chat!

Every Tuesday, we'll chat with a special guest about Great Lakes issues ranging from infrastructure to water levels – and what it all means for you and your community.

]]>Welcome to Lakes Chat!

Every Tuesday, we'll chat with a special guest about Great Lakes issues ranging from infrastructure to water levels – and what it all means for you and your community.

]]>006cfd4c-55d2-4f27-a5e7-a65e775a9abbSat, 19 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -050000:34notrailerAlliance for the Great Lakes