Montrose Beach Clean Up & Reef Knot Beer Release Party

The Dock at Montrose Beach

Join us at Montrose Beach on May 22 for a beach clean up and launch party for the Reef Knot summer lager. Every sip of Reef Knot helps support Great Lakes protection. Join us at the Dock for food, draft beer, and a DJ as we celebrate clean water and summer on the Great Lakes! […]

Free

Fish for the Future Record-Breaking Display Event

Urban Ecology Center 1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Thanks to the creativity and dedication of people from across the country, we’re about to break the record for the largest display of origami fish, each one a symbol of our shared commitment to protect the Great Lakes and shut down Line 5. With this effort, we’re sending a clear message: Clean water matters more […]

RENEW Social Hour

Working Draft Beer Company 1129 E Wilson St, Madison, WI, United States

RENEW is hosting another social hour! Join staff and members alike for a drink at Working Draft Beer Company on August 7. Register today to join us for a drink or two, and get to know the people of RENEW! We're looking forward to seeing you all there! Thursday, August 7, 2025 5:00 PM - […]

Free

EGLE Line 5 Public Information Session

Zoom

EGLE invites the public to attend a virtual public information session to ask questions and learn information about the EGLE application submitted by Enbridge Energy to fill and construct in wetlands and place a water intake structure in Lake Michigan to facilitate the construction of the Line 5 Tunnel Project. This is an informational session […]

Line 5 Oil Tunnel Community Forum

Odawa Casino 1760 Lears Road, Petoskey, MI, United States

Enbridge wants to begin construction to extend the life of its 73-year-old Line 5 crude oil pipeline through the Great Lakes. Blasting tremors, dust, clogged roads from endless truck traffic, and more will turn the Straits of Mackinac into an industrial zone for at least six years. Join the Great Lakes Business Network, the National […]

Free

EGLE Line 5 Public Hearing

Zoom

Enbridge Energy has applied to EGLE for a permit under the authority of Part 303, Wetlands Protection and Part 325, Great Lakes Bottomlands, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA). The applicant proposes to grade, construct, and maintain uses in 1.53 acres of wetlands in Mackinac County on Point LaBarbe. Activities include building […]

Water Is Life Festival

Petoskey, Michigan Petoskey, MI, United States

Welcome to the 2025 Water is Life Festival located on the beautiful shores of the Little Traverse Bay, Petoskey, MI Come help us celebrate the Water and our connection to it. We strive to provide a memorable  experience through, eclectic music, art, food, and of course, you, the attendees. This is our 7th year and […]

Free

Michigan Climate Summit

Lansing Center 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI, United States

This year’s theme, Climate Crossroads & Collective Commitment, explores the intersection of natural climate solutions, sustainable livelihoods, cultural worldviews, and the urgent need to transform our systems of food, fiber, energy, and forests for a just and resilient future. We're hosting a two-day event this year, including the Summit at the Lansing Center on September 9 and […]

Wisconsin Energy University 2025 -Session 1 of 3

Wisconsin State Capitol

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 […]

Secure Clean Energy Financing and Incentives Webinar

The Great Lakes Business Network presents an educational webinar outlining existing federal incentives for solar installations while providing insights into alternative financing models aimed at promoting clean energy investments and […]

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