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.
Restoring Connectivity in the Two Hearted River Watershed
Repairing culverts and stabilizing river banks at road crossings and man-made erosion sites along Michigan’s Two Hearted River has naturalized river flow.
Program Helps Communities Restore Health of Lake Michigan Ravines
Groups in Northeastern Illinois are focused on restoring ravine habitat by working with private landowners to reintroduce native plants. These plants will help to decrease erosion, thereby preventing sediment build-up in Lake Michigan and protecting valuable fish and wildlife habitat.
Restoring Fish Habitat at Lake Shore Marshes
Ducks Unlimited restored 80 acres of Lake Ontario wetlands to improve fish and wildlife habitat and create outdoor recreational opportunities.
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.
Senators to the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Regarding Great Lakes Programs
Senators from Great Lakes states write to support for two programs administered by the State Department that are important to the Great Lakes region.
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.