Press Releases

March 4th 2014

Obama Budget Cuts Core Great Lakes Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Barack Obama released his proposed 2015 budget today, which contains cuts to core Great Lakes programs. The Obama Administration is recommending $275 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative – a cut of $25 million from … Continue reading →

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January 14th 2014

Coalition: Spending Bill ‘Significant Victory for Millions Who Depend on Great Lakes’

The U.S. Congress released its 2014 spending bill last night. The bill restores funding to two essential Great Lakes programs. It provides $300 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative; the program received $285 million in 2013. The Clean Water … Continue reading →

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October 16th 2013

Map Highlights 100 Great Lakes Restoration Success Stories

ANN ARBOR, MICH. (October 16, 2013) – Fish and wildlife are returning to rivers after decades-long absences. Businesses are sprouting along revitalized waterfronts. People are fishing, boating and swimming in harbors and rivers once deemed toxic hot-spots. These are some … Continue reading →

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September 9th 2013

Great Lakes Week Kicks Off in Milwaukee

Follow coverage throughout the week at http://www.greatlakesnow.org/ or at http://bit.ly/cupNb3 MILWAUKEE (September 9, 2013) – More than 600 environmentalists, business leaders, scientists, industry representatives, and civic leaders from United States and Canada are gathering in Milwaukee to attend Great Lakes Week, … Continue reading →

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September 6th 2013

Groups Urge Officials to Restore Funding for Great Lakes, Sewage Infrastructure

ANN ARBOR, MICH. (September 5, 2013) – A coalition of Great Lakes states, municipalities, tribes, businesses, industries, and conservation groups is urging Congress to restore funding to programs to heal the Great Lakes. In a letter released today, the groups … Continue reading →

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