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.
Project Aims to Make Wind Power Bird-Friendly
A project that tracked bird movements in the Great Lakes could reduce the number of birds and bats killed by new wind turbines planned for the basin.
Buffalo River Undergoing Transformation
The Buffalo River is being transformed from an industrial wasteland into a greenway that beautifies the community and creates habitat.
Restored wetland helps wildlife curbs water pollution
A wetland in Michigan that was drained for agricultural purposes was restored into habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife.
Project turns industrial wasteland into natural wonder
A former industrial wasteland in the Duluth-Superior harbor is now a restored wetland and one of the region’s best birding areas.
Restored Stream Could Play Role in Reintroducing Trout
Restoring the channel of an Ohio stream that was dammed for decades has cleared the way for the possible reintroduction of native Ohio brook trout.
Renovated hatchery Could Bolster Lake Trout Populations
The Allegheny National Fish Hatchery re-opened in 2012, seven years after a deadly fish virus and infrastructure problems forced the facility to shut down.
Coalition to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regarding Great Lakes priorities
The coalition asks the U.S. EPA to assure the President’s fiscal year 2015 budget proposal provides funding for Great Lakes restoration priorities.
Coalition to House and Senate Chairpersons Regarding the Farm Bill
On behalf of the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, we urge you to pass a new Farm Bill this year to help restore the Great Lakes.