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.
U.S. House Pushes Back to Restore Great Lakes Funding, In Wake of Proposed Trump Administration Cuts
In the wake of President Trump’s budget outline released earlier this month that would eliminate Great Lakes restoration programs, members of the House expressed their concern.
Representatives to Appropriators Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Congressional Representatives ask House appropriators to provide $300 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in Fiscal Year 2018.
Senators to U.S. EPA Regarding Cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Senators write the EPA to express great concern about reports that the FY2018 budget might include drastic cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
House of Representatives to President Trump Regarding the Brandon Road Lock and Dam
Congressional Representatives to the President regarding the Brandon Road Lock and Dam, which is part of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basin Study.
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 region.
Trump Budget Eliminates Great Lakes Program, Leaving Fate of Lakes in Hands of U.S. Congress
The Trump Administration’s budget released today eliminates the GLRI, a popular program responsible for cleaning up toxic pollution and restoring wildlife habitat.