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.
Congressional Appropriators Indicate Support for Key Great Lakes Programs
This week the Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives indicated its support for key Great Lakes programs.
Great Lakes Advocates Gather in Detroit, Urge Feds to Maintain Support for Lakes
Annual Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition conference to highlight issues around water affordability, infrastructure, environmental justice.
Wetland Retention Basin in Superior Reduces Stormwater Runoff
Constructing a wetland retention basin in Superior’s central business district is reducing damaging floods and the flow of pollutants into Lake Superior.
Restoring Knowlton Creek Increases Stream Resiliency
Stabilizing and restoring Knowlton Creek has reduced erosion and sediment pollution, improved brook trout habitat, and enhanced outdoor recreation.
Great Lakes Coalition Names Laura Rubin as Next Director
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition today named Laura Rubin as the next director for the Coalition. She will officially start on June 3, 2019.
Coalition and Member Organizations to Congressional Appropriators: Great Lakes Programs are Making a Difference
The Coalition and other Great Lakes advocates have sent letters to House and Senate Appropriators about Great Lakes programs for FY2020.
Coalition to Environmental Protection Agency Regarding the Clean Water Rule
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regarding the Waters of the U.S. rulemaking.
Coalition to Senate Appropriators Regarding Agriculture and Related Agencies Budget
The Coalition writes regarding the Fiscal Year 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.