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The Great Lakes are breaking down due to the cumulative impacts of invasive species, sewage contamination, the destruction of wetlands and other critical habitat, and other threats. The proof can be seen in closed beaches, fouled drinking water, fish consumption advisories, and shrinking populations of sport fish.
Comprehensive action is needed now to reverse the breakdown, because the longer we wait to restore the lakes, the problems get worse and more costly.
Luckily, there are solutions. The Healing Our Waters Coalition is working in our nation’s capitol to pass legislation that will stop sewage contamination, prevent invasive species introductions and restore the lakes.
Aquatic Invasive Species
Calling All Great Lakes US Senators
What do we want? A Ballast Bill. When do we want it? Now! Great Lakes Senators where are you? We Read More » »
The Day after Tomorrow: The Great Lakes in Crisis
Close your eyes and think of the worst disaster movie you’ve ever seen, OK, do you have it set in Read More » »
Habitat Destruction
The Day after Tomorrow: The Great Lakes in Crisis
Close your eyes and think of the worst disaster movie you’ve ever seen, OK, do you have it set in Read More » »
HOW is Naming Names
How many times have we heard our Washington politicians wax on about the Great Lakes being a “national treasure” that Read More » »
Polluted Run-off
The Day after Tomorrow: The Great Lakes in Crisis
Close your eyes and think of the worst disaster movie you’ve ever seen, OK, do you have it set in Read More » »
HOW is Naming Names
How many times have we heard our Washington politicians wax on about the Great Lakes being a “national treasure” that Read More » »
Sewage Contamination and Beach Closings
The Day after Tomorrow: The Great Lakes in Crisis
Close your eyes and think of the worst disaster movie you’ve ever seen, OK, do you have it set in Read More » »
If You Aren't Part of the Solution...
Tomorrow is the last day that the Great Lakes Senators can sign onto the Great Lakes Legacy Act as original Read More » »
Toxic Pollution
The Day after Tomorrow: The Great Lakes in Crisis
Close your eyes and think of the worst disaster movie you’ve ever seen, OK, do you have it set in Read More » »
If You Aren't Part of the Solution...
Tomorrow is the last day that the Great Lakes Senators can sign onto the Great Lakes Legacy Act as original Read More » »
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Presidential Candidates & the Great Lakes
Who's supporting--and who's turning their backs--on our lakes, our economy, our way of life.
