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Fresh Water Crusaders

Alliance for the Great Lakes Aims to Clean Up the Tourist Attraction

— March 5, 2013 — Social Good
The Great Lakes, sandwiched between Canada and the United States, hold the largest amount of fresh water in the world; Alliance for the Great Lakes aims to keep it clean.

With global warming and constant talk of fresh water resources, one often forgets about the major tourist attraction sitting so close to our doorsteps. The lakes have unfortunately become so tainted, its not even recommended to go swimming in some of them. The organization wants to end polluting and has made a promise to clean up the water and the waterfronts of all of the Great Lakes.

Their mission is to conserve and restore freshwater, urging people to be cautious when tossing away trash or unwanted items. By educating people of the cautions, this will help empower change to keep our water beautiful.

Contact Information
Alliance for the Great Lakes website
Alliance for the Great Lakes Facebook
Alliance for the Great Lakes Twitter
Alliance for the Great Lakes LinkedIn
Alliance for the Great Lakes YouTube
Trend Themes
1. Freshwater Conservation - Opportunities for businesses that specialize in products or services that help promote and conserve freshwater resources
2. Eco-tourism - Innovations that cater to travelers who have an interest in supporting eco-friendly destinations, experiences, and organizations
3. Sustainability Education - Disruptive technologies or methods that help educate individuals, businesses, and communities about the importance of sustainability and how to take meaningful action
Industry Implications
1. Environmental Conservation Organizations - Business opportunities for organizations focused on conservation and restoration of natural resources, such as the Alliance for the Great Lakes
2. Hospitality and Tourism Industry - Opportunities for businesses in the hospitality and tourism industry to promote eco-friendly practices and experiences, such as offering eco-tourism packages
3. Environmental Education Providers - Opportunities for businesses to provide education and training on environmental issues, such as sustainability practices and freshwater conservation methods
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