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.
Toledo Groups, Great Lakes Advocates Call for Increased Investments in Water Infrastructure
Community leaders in Toledo joined Great Lakes advocates today to urge the U.S. Congress to at least double federal investments in water infrastructure.
Coalition to Senators Regarding Great Lakes Priorities
Coalition asks Senators to fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds.
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.