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.
Coalition and Others to Office of Management and Budget Regarding the Great Lakes
The coalition asks the Office of Management and Budget to assure the President’s FY15 budget provides funding for Great Lakes restoration priorities.
Coalition and Others to Office of Management and Budget Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
The coalition and others urge the Office of Management and Budget to ensure the President’s FY15 budget provides funding for Great Lakes priorities.
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.
Coalition and Others to Members of the Great Lakes Congressional Delegation Regarding the Great Lakes programs
Coalition and others ask Members of Congress to maintain funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
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.