Preserving and Protecting Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes
The League of Women Voters Lake Michigan Region is an Interleague Organization of four member states and approximately 56 local leagues. Whether it is advocating for full funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), supporting strong regulatory protections for the Great Lakes, or educating citizens about emerging threats to the Great Lakes such as PFAS, coal ash or combined sewer overflows, LWVLMR is there.
The health and well-being of citizens residing in Lake Michigan watershed states as well as the vitality of their respective economies are directly connected to the health and vitality of Lake Michigan. Through Education and Advocacy efforts, LWVLMR has not only worked to protect Lake Michigan, but has also addressed policy and Environmental Justice issues so vital to the health and well-being of residents of our four member states and local league communities. Please join us!
Join Us in Michigan City, Indiana!
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Emita II Cruise
Registration Open!
Cruise Aboard the Emita II
4:00 p.m. CT to 5:30 p.m. CT
Please join us in Michigan City, Indiana to explore and learn about the beautiful Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore, with a cruise on Lake Michigan, aboard the Emita II, departing from Michigan City, Indiana, from 4:00 p.m. CT to 5:30 p.m., CT on Sunday, September 10, 2023. This cruise was rescheduled to September 10, 2023, due to the wave forecast for the originally scheduled date.
On this Lake Michigan cruise, we will learn about the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore through a presentation developed with the National Park Service. There will also be plenty of time to enjoy good food and socialize. This outing is the second in a series of state specific programming in each state. Participants from any state are welcome, including members, friends, and family! Please feel free to circulate this information to your friends and colleagues. Our June cruise in Michigan sold out in 3 days! So, register, now!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Details: Cruise Aboard the Emita II: $30.00/per person
Registration open, now! Complimentary Appetizer Buffet and beverages will be served. Please consider making a donation here to help defray food and beverage costs.
This event is open to the public.
4:00 p.m. CT to 5:30 p.m. CT
Please join us in Michigan City, Indiana to explore and learn about the beautiful Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore, with a cruise on Lake Michigan, aboard the Emita II, departing from Michigan City, Indiana, from 4:00 p.m. CT to 5:30 p.m., CT on Sunday, September 10, 2023. This cruise was rescheduled to September 10, 2023, due to the wave forecast for the originally scheduled date.
On this Lake Michigan cruise, we will learn about the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore through a presentation developed with the National Park Service. There will also be plenty of time to enjoy good food and socialize. This outing is the second in a series of state specific programming in each state. Participants from any state are welcome, including members, friends, and family! Please feel free to circulate this information to your friends and colleagues. Our June cruise in Michigan sold out in 3 days! So, register, now!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Details: Cruise Aboard the Emita II: $30.00/per person
Registration open, now! Complimentary Appetizer Buffet and beverages will be served. Please consider making a donation here to help defray food and beverage costs.
This event is open to the public.
2022 Highlights
Annual Conference
Restoring Lake Michigan: Her Past, Present & Future
In Conversation with
US. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Taking place on the shores of Lake Michigan at the beautiful Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, this weekend included our annual meeting, engaging Lake Michigan-related field trips and an exciting line-up of policy makers, scientists, and Great Lakes advocates.
Joining us for an In-person conversation was United States Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin! We also learned about a fascinating local NOAA project (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration), the impact of ancient glaciers on the Lake Michigan Watershed, the impact of infrastructure funds on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Areas of Concern, and much more.
Click the links below to watch videos of these engaging in-person and livestreamed presentations:
In Conversation with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Heather Williams, Environmental Engineer & Project Manager, USEPA
Russ Green, Superintendent, Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast Marine Sanctuary, NOAA
Annual Conference
Restoring Lake Michigan: Her Past, Present & Future
In Conversation with
US. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Taking place on the shores of Lake Michigan at the beautiful Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, this weekend included our annual meeting, engaging Lake Michigan-related field trips and an exciting line-up of policy makers, scientists, and Great Lakes advocates.
Joining us for an In-person conversation was United States Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin! We also learned about a fascinating local NOAA project (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration), the impact of ancient glaciers on the Lake Michigan Watershed, the impact of infrastructure funds on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Areas of Concern, and much more.
Click the links below to watch videos of these engaging in-person and livestreamed presentations:
In Conversation with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Heather Williams, Environmental Engineer & Project Manager, USEPA
Russ Green, Superintendent, Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast Marine Sanctuary, NOAA
First Annual Climate Change Forum with
Tom Skilling and a
Distinguished Panel of Climate Experts
"Developments in Climate Change Science and Policy:
“Code Red” in the Great Lakes and Beyond"
Held In Person in Chicago and Via Livestream
View the Video of our April 16, 2022 Presentation!
Click button below for more Information
Join or Renew for 2023-2024
Local and State Leagues in the four states surrounding Lake Michigan make up our valued members. Click through to join or renew online or download the renewal form here. Dues are tiered by the number of members in your League reported to the LWVUS roster in January, 2023. There is a small surcharge for renewing online to help cover the processing fees.
