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Protect the Great Lakes Today: Be Part of the Journey

Your gift keeps our lakes thriving—from the sunrise over Lake Superior to the sunset at Lake Ontario.

The Great Lakes are more than water—they’re life. They provide clean drinking water for over 40 million people, sustain vibrant ecosystems, and inspire every visitor. But these lakes are facing urgent threats from pollution, invasive species, and habitat loss. This Giving Tuesday, your generosity can create ripples of change. Together, we can protect these waters for generations to come.

AFTERNOON UPDATE: 
We met our $10K matching goal, but we still need your help to reach our $30,000 goal. We are so close!

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Clear plastic and trash from miles of shoreline.

$25 can help keep our beaches clean and beautiful, ensuring that the Great Lakes remain a place we can all enjoy.
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Advocates for restoration of wetlands and vital habitats

$50 Supports programs that restore and protect ecosystems from erosion and pollution.
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Supports our fight for stronger environmental protections across the Great

$100 helps us to advocate for long-term water protection.
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Leading Change at the National Level

$250 helps to send a local community activist to Washington to partner with our full-time presence in DC to meet the Great Lakes Congressional delegation – for policies that reduce plastic pollution, get lead pipes out of the ground, and restore our lakes.
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Why Your Giving Tuesday Gift Matters

When you give, you’re not just making a donation—you’re making an impact:

✦Restoring habitats and protecting wildlife
✦Fighting plastic pollution to keep the lakes clean
✦Pushing for stronger protections to safeguard these waters for years to come

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This Giving Tuesday, be the ripple that creates change.

Your gift today protects the waters that flow through our Great Lakes, shaping lives, ecosystems, and futures.