Press Releases

September 11th 2012

Great Lakes Advocates Gather in Cleveland to Earn Commitments from Obama, Romney

CLEVELAND (September 11, 2012) – With the fate of federal Great Lakes restoration programs uncertain and the Asian carp crisis escalating, Great Lakes advocates are gathering in Cleveland to press Obama and Romney campaign officials to explain their Great Lakes … Continue reading →

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July 17th 2012

2012 Farm Bill Conservation Programs ‘Essential for Great Lakes Restoration’

House, Senate Bills hold the line against further conservation cuts, offer new program that targets funds to Great Lakes region As the U.S. Congress deliberates the final shape of the 2012 Farm Bill—which contains the largest source of conservation funding … Continue reading →

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June 20th 2012

Coalition Opposes Funding Bill that Cuts Great Lakes Programs

The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition today announced its opposition to a U.S. House of Representatives funding bill that cuts Great Lakes programs that clean up toxic pollution, prevent sewage contamination and protect drinking water for more than 30 million … Continue reading →

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February 28th 2012

Great Lakes advocates in D.C. to Urge Support for Programs to Restore Lakes, Stop Asian Carp

‘We’re making progress, but much work remains’ WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 130 Great Lakes advocates are descending on Capitol Hill Tuesday and Wednesday to urge the nation’s public officials to maintain funding for Great Lakes restoration programs and support … Continue reading →

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February 15th 2012

Coalition to Congress: ‘Do Not Waver in Support for Great Lakes Programs’

Days after the Obama Administration released its fiscal year 2013 budget, the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition is urging the U.S. Congress to hold the line against cuts to Great Lakes restoration programs that are producing results in communities across … Continue reading →

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