The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition and 95 partner organizations submitted a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, urging the Administrator to consider three main principles to ensure the success of the GLRI program over the next five years.

Planting over 200 trees is cooling neighborhoods thereby protecting public health, as well as soaking up rain water to mitigate flooding in communities.

Controlling invasive cattail and restoring fish habitat improve water quality and recreational opportunities in a Lake Ontario bay.

Students removed invasive plants and replanted native species to enhance wildlife habitat and restore water quality near Milwaukee, Wis.

Restoring a wetland near the Manistee River is improving water quality, creating a home for wildlife, and creating outdoor recreation opportunities.

Rehabilitating vacant parcels in three Great Lakes cities improve storm water management and revitalize urban communities.

Stella Niagara Park was converted into a publicly accessible nature preserve, restoring wildlife habitat and enhancing outdoor recreation.

Blocking the entry of common carp and removing invasive plants has restored Winegar Pond’s natural ecology and wildlife habitat.