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.
Final U.S. Budget Gives Great Lakes Funding Bump
Congress votes on final budget bill that boosts Great Lakes Initiative from $320 million to $330 million. Future work still remains to address water shut-offs and crisis afflicting community drinking water, sewage treatment infrastructure.
U.S. Senate Vote Paves Way to Boost Great Lakes Funding
In a major victory for Great Lakes and clean water advocates, the U.S. Senate last night unanimously passed the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019.
Rouge River Education Project in Michigan Trains Next Generations of Conservationists
The Rouge Education Project trains a new generation of conservationists while monitoring river health.
2020 Great Lakes Seminar Series: Recordings
If you were not able to attend any of our Great Lakes Seminar Series, please see this page for links to recordings of the presentations and discussion.
U.S. House Passes Water Infrastructure Bill with Great Lakes Priorities
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 yesterday, paving the way for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers investments to keep invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes Groups Support Michael Regan as EPA Administrator
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition joins with states, tribes, state legislators, municipalities and more to urge Congress to support Michael Regan for EPA Administrator
Coalition to Congress: Support Great Lakes, Clean Water in Final Bills
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition joins with states, tribes, state legislators, municipalities and more to urge Congress to include Great Lakes priorities in an upcoming bill.