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.
Senators to Appropriators Regarding the Energy and Water Bill
The Great Lakes delegation asks Senators to add language to the Energy and Water Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2015 to fight invasive species.
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.
Coalition Comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regarding the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study
Please accept these comments submitted on behalf of the Coalition and other organizations regarding the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study.
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.
Representatives to Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
As Members of the House, we request that you provide $300 million in funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in the Fiscal Year 2015.
Coalition and Others to U.S. Department of Agriculture Regarding the Regional Conservation Partnership Program
The coalition asks the USDA to designate the Great Lakes as a critical conservation area under the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
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.