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.
Rehabilitating Vacant Urban Lots Improves Stormwater Management
Rehabilitating vacant parcels in three Great Lakes cities improve storm water management and revitalize urban communities.
Nature Preserve Protects Habitat for Birds and Wildlife
Stella Niagara Park was converted into a publicly accessible nature preserve, restoring wildlife habitat and enhancing outdoor recreation.
Coalition to EPA: Strong Action Plan Essential to Maintain Progress on Great Lakes Restoration
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency works on it's next three-year plan for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, we want robust public engagement.
Celebrating the 10-Year Anniversary of a Public Compact for the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Compact is about how we sustainably manage the lakes—fresh water that more than 42 million people depend on for their drinking water in the United States and Canada.
Park Point Green Infrastructure Reduces Stormwater Runoff
Planting shoreline vegetation, rain gardens, and tree trenches at Park Point’s is reducing stormwater runoff and improving public safety and beach health.
Coalition to Senators Regarding America’s Water Infrastructure Act
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition thanks Senators for introducing S. 2800, the bi-partisan America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018.
Rep. Bishop Introduces Resolution Designating Week of Memorial Day as ‘Great Lakes Week’
Congressman Mike Bishop wants to designate the week of Memorial Day as “Great Lakes Week” to highlight the importance of the Great Lakes and promote conservation efforts.
Senators to Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Regarding Drinking Water Priorities
Senators urge the Senate Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies to support funding for various drinking water priorities.