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.
Rainwater Reuse Fair Helps Johnsons Park Residents Combat Flooding
The event showcased how neighborhood residents can direct rainwater away from their homes to rain barrels, rain gardens, flower and garden beds, and community gardens.
Coalition and Others to House Appropriators Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
The Coalition and others write to urge House Appropriators to provide level funding of $300 million in FY 2018 for the Great Lake Restoration Initiative.
House Interior Bill Funds Great Lakes Restoration, Cuts EPA
The U.S House Appropriations Committee yesterday released the fiscal year 2018 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill.
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.