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 the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Regarding Coastal Zone Management
As Senators from Great Lakes states, we write to express our support for NOAA programs that benefit the Great Lakes region.
Senators to Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
The Great Lakes delegation asks Senators for continued support of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in the fiscal year 2015 appropriations bill.
Senators to Appropriators Regarding Energy and Water Development Bill
Senators ask that appropriators consider the Great Lakes navigation system as they draft the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill for FY15.
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.