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.
Coalition Comments to the U.S Department of Transportation Regarding the Great Lakes Pilotage Rates
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition supports the Coast Guard’s proposed new base pilotage surcharges using its new methodology.
Coalition and Others to Senators Regarding Waters of the United States Rule Resolutions
The coalition and others ask Senators to vote against S. 1140 and S.J. Res. 22, which would undermine the Clean Water Rule.
Representatives to President Obama Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write President Obama to express our strong support for efforts to protect and restore the Great Lakes.
Chicago-Area Great Lakes Restoration Projects: Producing Results for People, Communities
The Great Lakes provide drinking water for 30 million people, but they remain threatened by toxic pollution, invasive species, polluted runoff, and habitat destruction. The report chronicles Great Lakes restoration success stories throughout the Chicago, Ill., region.
Coalition and Others to the Office of Management and Budget Regarding Great Lakes Priorities
The coalition and others write to the Office of Management and Budget to ask the President’s FY2017 budget provides funding for Great Lakes restoration.
Coalition and Others to Speaker and Majority Leader Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
The coalition and others ask Congressional leadership to support Great Lakes Restoration Initiative legislation this year.
Coalition and Others to House Appropriators Regarding Great Lakes Priorities
The coalition and others ask appropriators to support funding for Great Lakes restoration priorities in fiscal year 2016.
Coalition and Others to Senate Appropriators Regarding Great Lakes Priorities
The coalition and others ask Senate appropriators to support funding for Great Lakes restoration priorities in fiscal year 2016.