Project Inventory

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While the ink left by Michigan Governor Granholm’s signature is still wet on the Great Lakes Compact, her Lt. Governor John Cherry is embarking on a public awareness tour of the Great Lakes in Michigan. Starting today at Port Huron marking the Earth Voyager’s port of call, Cherry plans to launch his new agenda to talk up the value of the Lakes and get the next President-to-be fully engaged in restoring the Great Lakes. We need to protect this vast fresh water resource and get more federal dollars invested in the clean up and preservation. HOW supports Cherry Read More » »

Project Inventory FAQ

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Preliminary Project Inventory Final Report
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What is the purpose of the Great Lakes Restoration Project Inventory?

The two main purposes of developing an inventory of Great Lakes restoration projects are to

provide concrete examples of on-the-ground restoration projects that will make a compelling case to Congress that increasing authorizations and appropriations for Great Lakes restoration are a critical need;
Serve as a tool to HOW Coalition members to help Read More » »

Contact Us - Great Lakes Project Inventory

Background
Submit a Project
Great Lakes Project Inventory Map
Preliminary Project Inventory Final Report
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Contact Us

For more information or questions on the project inventory and/or the submittal process please contact:

Jennifer Heller
Program Associate, National Restoration Campaigns
National Wildlife Federation
1400 Sixteenth Street NW, Suite 501
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-797-6890
Fax: 202-797-6646
hellerj@nwf.org

Project Inventory Background

Background
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Great Lakes Project Inventory Map
Preliminary Project Inventory Final Report
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In 2005, the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration (GLRC) issued its strategy to restore and protect the Great Lakes for future generations. The GLRC restoration plan outlines the problems facing the Lakes and the manageable solutions needed to restore and protect them.

Now the Great Lakes community must identify the short-term concrete actions that implement the restoration plan and protect the Great Lakes Read More » »

Great Lakes Project Inventory Map

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Great Lakes Project Inventory Map
Preliminary Project Inventory Final Report
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The Great Lakes Project Inventory Map graphically displays restoration projects currently included in the inventory. Each project is identified by a dot that indicates where the project is located as well as what kind of project (i.e. wetland restoration, toxic sediment cleanup, etc.) it is. As the project inventory is expanded, this map will be updated continually.

This regulary updated map Read More » »

Submit a Project

Background
Submit a Project
Great Lakes Project Inventory Map
Preliminary Project Inventory Final Report
FAQ
Contact Us

Please download the packet to submit your project.Project Submittal Packet<

Healing Our Waters® – Great Lakes Coalition Restoration Project Inventory

The Great Lakes Restoration Project Inventory is a compilation of examples of on-the-ground restoration projects throughout the Great Lakes Basin. The projects in the inventory illustrate important restoration work that can be accomplished with funding from key federal programs that address the Great Lakes. The project inventory will help the Healing Our Waters® (HOW) Coalition demonstrate to Congress the significant need for federal funding to help restore the Great Lakes.

Examples of projects include protecting and restoring wetlands, cleaning up toxic sediments, controlling urban runoff, and other actions that will improve the health of the Great Lakes Basin. To Read More » »