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.
Restoring fish habitat by getting the wood out
At the shores of Lake Superior, thousands of tons of wood waste are being removed from the St. Louis River estuary to restore fish habitat.
Massive Buffalo River cleanup reaches halfway point
The first phase of a massive sediment cleanup in the Buffalo River is already producing results for fish and wildlife habitat.
Dam removal liberates a long-harnessed river
Removing the Mill Creek Dam improved a Lake Erie tributary, restored natural rapids and prompted the development of a waterfront park and trails.
National park culls excess deer to save rare vegetation
Federal officials culled excess deer that were decimating rare Canada yew vegetation at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
Wisconsin Great Lakes Restoration Projects Producing Results for People, Communities
The Great Lakes provide drinking water for 30 million people, but they remain threatened by toxic pollution, invasive species, polluted runoff, and habitat destruction. The report chronicles Great Lakes restoration success stories throughout Wisconsin.
Floating Islands Provide Habitat in the Milwaukee River
Floating islands along the industrialized corridor of the Milwaukee River have provided fish, such as smallmouth bass and green-eared sunfish, habitat and a way to navigate upstream.
Forest Beach Migratory Preserve: A Flyway Replaces the Fairway
Turning a 116-acre golf course into a nature preserve has allowed migratory birds a place to shelter along the coast of Lake Michigan.
Project Helps Reduce Runoff on a Dairy Farm
Runoff from dairy farms with high nutrient levels can cause algal blooms, but the Brickstead Dairy is working to reduce the amount of nutrients that enter surface water to protect water quality.