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.
Trump Administration Begins to Dismantle Clean Water Act
Today the Trump Administration took the first step in rescinding a part of the Clean Water Act, which provides protections for 117 million Americans.
Coalition Comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regarding the Waters of the United States Rule
On behalf of the Coalition, we submit these comments per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s request for public input on the Clean Water Rule.
Coalition on Trump Budget: ‘Counting on Congress to Deliver for Great Lakes’
Today the Trump Administration released its full budget proposal for fiscal year 2018, which eliminates core Great Lakes programs.
Budget Deal Preserves Great Lakes Support
The U.S. House and Senate agreed on a 2017 budget to fund the federal government through September 30.
Members of the House and Senate to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regarding Region 5
Members of Congress write the EPA to express grave concerns regarding reports to abolish Region 5 as part of the fiscal year 2018 budget.
Michigan Representatives to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regarding Region 5
Michigan Representatives write to the EPA in opposition to the closure of the Region 5 office based in the Great Lakes region.
Coalition and Others to EPA Administrator Regarding the Clean Water Rule
Millions of supporters provide perspective on Administrator Pruitt’s intention to eliminate the federal safeguards included in the 2015 Water Rule.
The Coalition and Others to Senators Regarding Great Lakes Priorities
The Coalition and others write to ask appropriators to assure that Great Lakes restoration priorities receive funding for fiscal year 2018.