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.
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.
Trump Budget Eliminates Great Lakes Program, Leaving Fate of Lakes in Hands of U.S. Congress
The Trump Administration’s budget released today eliminates the GLRI, a popular program responsible for cleaning up toxic pollution and restoring wildlife habitat.
Representatives to President Trump Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Representatives respectfully requests that President include $300 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget request.
Implementation Grant Program Outcomes and Successes
This report examines the outcomes of the Implementation Grants Program, including restoration metrics, new efforts, and subsequent Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants awarded to program grantees.