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.
Coalition Thanks Congressional Leaders for Introduction of GLRI Act
Coalition members sent letters to the House Majority Leader and Senate Majority leader, along with House and Senate co-sponsors, to thank them for the introduction of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019.
House Committee Votes to Boost Great Lakes Funding
U.S. House committee passed the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019, boosting funding for Great Lakes restoraiton and protection.
Great Lakes Coalition Opposes Trump Roll-back of Clean Water Protections
The Trump Administration's roll-back of clean water protections jeopardizes the drinking water for millions of people in the Great Lakes region.
Congress Seeks Boost in Great Lakes Funding
A bipartisan group of senators and representatives have introduced legislation to significantly ramp up funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Removing Invasive Phragmites Improves Presque Isle Habitat
Removing phragmites and other invasive plants has allowed native plant communities to recover, restoring healthy habitat.
Coalition Calls on Presidential Candidates to Support Great Lakes Platform for Clean Drinking Water
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition today is calling on presidential candidates to support a Great Lakes platform for clean drinking water.
Great Lakes Platform for Drinking Water
We urge our region’s leaders to demostrate their support for the Great Lakes and the people, buisnesses, and wildlife that depend on them.
Replacing a Culvert Improves Brook Trout Habitat in Pennsylvania
Replacing a culvert, stabilizing a road and restoring fish habitat allowed for fish passage in a small stream that eventually feeds into Lake Ontario.