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.
Removing Invasive Plants Limits Their Spread Through Wisconsin
A coalition is combating the spread of invasive weeds in Wisconsin to protect habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Northern Minnesota River has Stronger Riverbanks, Less Erosion
Installing fallen trees, re-establishing flood plains, and planting new trees along Minnesota’s Flute Reed River helped stabilize the river, reduce sedimentation, and provide habitat for fish and wildlife.
Former Golf Course Transformed into Wetlands and Public Green Space
The site of a former golf course has been restored to a wetland ecosystem in order to reduce sediment and nutrients entering water system.
Dead Dog Creek Stream Restoration Reduces Pollution in Lake Michigan
The eroded stream banks of Dead Dog Creek along the Illinois/Wisconsin boarder are being restored to reduce nutrients and sediments in Lake Michigan.
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 the region.
Decades of Cleanup Work Paying Off for White Lake
Intensive cleanup activities have improved water quality, fish health and reduced phosphorus concentrations in White Lake.
Restored creek carries less sediment into Lake Erie
Reducing storm water runoff into an urban stream restored the waterway and kept tons of sediment from reaching Lake Erie.
Removing small dam near Detroit yields big results
Removing a small dam in the Rouge River, near Detroit, has restored fish passage and reconnected the lower river to the larger Great Lakes ecosystem.