The Latest from the Coalition
On this page you can find the latest news from the Coalition, including stories of restoration successes, profiles of ongoing clean water issues, policy updates, and press releases.
Wetland Restoration Near Buffalo, NY, to Improve Fish and Wildlife Populations
Removing invasive plants and restoring a 15-acre oxbow wetland on Buffalo Creek dramatically improved fish and wildlife populations in the creek.
Michigan Restoration Project Removes Pollutants Harmful to Human Health
Federal Great Lakes restoration funds helped support the removal of more than 500,000 pounds of harmful pollutants from the St. Marys River that helped make the river safer for fish and, ultimately, the people who eat those fish.
Dam removal improves water quality fish habitat in urban stream
Removing an old dam from Euclid Creek in Ohio improved water quality and allowed for the return of fish and other aquatic life to the waterway.
Old dam removal in Michigan improves water quality
A community in Oakland County, Mich., has removed an old dam to improve water, fish habitat and recreational opportunities.
River Clean-up Attracts Fish, Wildlife, Economic Development
Federal Great Lakes restoration funds removed contaminants in a lagoon on the Detroit River, improving the water quality and allowing fish and birds to return.
Great Lakes Restoration: Delivering Results
The Great Lakes provide drinking water for 30 million people in the region. Restoring the Great Lakes is a daunting task—but one that can be overcome. The report chronicles success stories of restoration throughout the region.
Faces of Restoration: People Working to Restore the Great Lakes
This report by the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition chronicles the people and jobs behind Great Lakes restoration investment.
Turning the Tide: Investing in Wastewater Infrastructure to Create Jobs and Solve the Sewage Crisis in the Great Lakes
This report highlights five cities in the Great Lakes that face the challenge of crumbling wastewater infrastructure without the funds to fix the problem.