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.
The Coalition and Others to Senators Regarding Great Lakes Priorities
The Coalition and others write to ask appropriators to assure that Great Lakes restoration priorities receive funding for fiscal year 2018.
Coalition Comments to Senators Regarding the Waters of the United States Rule
Senators ask the Environment and Public Works Committee to submit this letter for the record for the Committee’s April 26 hearing on the Clean Water Rule.
Huron River Restoration Brings Community Back to the River
Restoring habitat and removing dams along the Huron River has restored its ecological health and expanded recreational opportunities.
Coalition Urges Congress to Support Great Lakes Investments
As the uproar continues over the Trump Administration’s budget proposal to eliminate core Great Lakes programs, the coalition is turning to the U.S. Congress.
Coalition and Others to House Appropriators Regarding the Great Lakes Priorities
The coalition and others write to the House Committee on Appropriations regarding Great Lakes restoration priorities in the FY2018 appropriations bill.
U.S. House Pushes Back to Restore Great Lakes Funding, In Wake of Proposed Trump Administration Cuts
In the wake of President Trump’s budget outline released earlier this month that would eliminate Great Lakes restoration programs, members of the House expressed their concern.
Representatives to Appropriators Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Congressional Representatives ask House appropriators to provide $300 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in Fiscal Year 2018.
Senators to U.S. EPA Regarding Cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Senators write the EPA to express great concern about reports that the FY2018 budget might include drastic cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.