We are excited to invite you to the Wisconsin Energy University 2025, a three-part briefing series this September at the Wisconsin State Capitol. These sessions are designed to provide a grounded, solutions-oriented look at Wisconsin’s energy landscape—past, present, and future. Each session will feature expert-led presentations and panel discussions aimed at informing policymaking, sparking dialogue, and strengthening […]

What is the state of Illinois doing as the U.S. loses federal environmental protections? The Freshwater Lab at UIC and Patagonia Fulton Market are hosting Acting Director of the Illinois EPA, James Jennings, to speak about how the state of Illinois is responding to unprecedented losses of U.S. environmental protections. The presentation will be followed […]

Join us for Sun Day Solar Fest on Chicago's beautiful Lake Michigan shore — a joyful celebration of the power of the sun. Be part of the clean energy transformation! Over 30 groups — from solar installers and nonprofits to justice organizations and houses of worship — will share fun, easy ways to go solar, including community […]

We are excited to invite you to the Wisconsin Energy University 2025, a three-part briefing series this September at the Wisconsin State Capitol. These sessions are designed to provide a grounded, solutions-oriented look at Wisconsin’s energy landscape—past, present, and future. Each session will feature expert-led presentations and panel discussions aimed at informing policymaking, sparking dialogue, and strengthening […]

We’ll march for solar power, clean energy jobs, science, environmental justice, conservation, and democracy. The Wisconsin Climate March is part of a national wave of clean energy action, capping off Climate Week (Sep 21–28) with a powerful call for a safe, healthy, and just future. We have the technology and solutions. Now we need the […]

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is excited to host the Great Lakes Microplastic Summit on October 22, 2025. This virtual event will bring together researchers, professionals, and stakeholders to explore the latest findings and challenges related to microplastics in surface water and drinking water. The summit will feature expert presentations and […]

Join us on Tuesday, October 28th for a screening of Troubled Water—an exhilarating adventure, conservation film following two friends as they embark on an epic standup paddle journey through the Great […]

Water Security can be described as the availability of water of a quality and quantity sufficient to sustain human health and well-being, livelihoods, ecosystems, and economic production. Water Security, therefore, […]

Join us Friday, November 7 for the 17th annual Sustain Dane Summit, a conference for sustainability leaders to learn, connect, share, reflect, and build new skills. This year the Summit […]

Join us for a relaxing morning of conversation and connection - Open to all businesses owners. Meet fellow GLBN members, chat with our staff, and learn more about our ongoing advocacy to protect the Great Lakes region. This event is open to all, and we encourage you to bring along fellow business owners who share […]