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.
Reducing Water Pollution Caused by Acid Mine Drainage
Restoring the natural flow of Nanticoke Creek and removing old dams and culverts will help prevent further acid mine drainage, erosion, flooding, and waterway pollution.
Litter Traps Help Protect Water Headed to Lake Erie
Funding to install two trash collection devices prevents 700 to 4,000 pounds of trash annually from reaching Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie.
Demonstration Farms at Genesee River in Pennsylvania Pioneer Innovative Pollution Controls
By implementing the conservation practices that are part of this demonstration farm network, projects such as this support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative goal for reducing nutrient runoff from agriculture.
Removing Invasive Phragmites Improves Presque Isle Habitat
Removing phragmites and other invasive plants has allowed native plant communities to recover, restoring healthy habitat.
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.
Mapping Harmful Algal Outbreaks Helps Combat Future Threat
Mapping historic harmful algal outbreaks has increased our understanding of their causal factors and will lead to more effective future management.
Business Owners, Anglers Work to Stop the Spread of Invasive Species
Researchers, working with agencies, bait shop owners, and anglers, are developing a public education campaign to prevent the spread of invasive species.
Restored creek carries less sediment into Lake Erie
Reducing storm water runoff into an urban stream restored the waterway and kept tons of sediment from reaching Lake Erie.