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.

6/17/16 6/17/16

Senate Committee Passes Great Lakes Funding Bill

6/15/16 6/15/16

Funding Opportunity: Chicago Area Restoration Funding Available

4/26/16 4/26/16

U.S. House Passes Vital Great Lakes Bill

4/25/16 4/25/16

Coalition Governance Board to Representatives Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2015

The coalition’s 130 member organizations ask Representatives to support H.R. 223, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2015.

3/31/16 3/31/16

New Poll: Great Lakes Restoration Supported by Huge Majority of Voters across Political Spectrum

Lindsey Bacigal 3/29/16 Lindsey Bacigal 3/29/16

River Restoration in Minnesota Repairs Stream Banks Reduces Sediment Load

Erosive stream banks on the Knife River were restored by reducing the stress from water flowing into the bank, decreasing sedimentation in the Knife River.

Lindsey Bacigal 3/29/16 Lindsey Bacigal 3/29/16

Duluth Stream Corps Restores Shorelines Reduces Sedimentation and Pollution

Streamside property in Duluth was naturalized, resulting in 22 miles of restored stream shores and improved water and habitat quality.

3/25/16 3/25/16

Representatives to Appropriators Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Members of the House ask Appropriators to provide $300 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in the Fiscal Year 2017.