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 and Others to Senators Regarding the Regional Conservation Partnership Program
The Coalition and others write Sens. Stabenow and Ernst to support of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program Improvement Act of 2017.
Great Lakes Advocates to Gather in Buffalo, Urging Feds to Maintain Support for Lakes
As the U.S. Congress and Trump Administration debate the fate of core Great Lakes restoration programs, hundreds of advocates for the lakes prepare to gather in Buffalo, N.Y.
Detroit Branch NAACP and Coalition Tackle Potential Fixes to City’s Water Systems
The Detroit Branch NAACP and Healing Our Waters–Great Lakes Coalition held a press briefing today to discuss potential fixes to the City of Detroit’s Water System.
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.