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.
Water Infrastructure in the Great Lakes Region – 2018
Communities across Great Lakes region continue to grapple with crumbling, antiquated drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
Groups to Congress: Maintain Great Lakes Funding
Almost 200 organizations signaled their support for Great Lakes restoration funding in the next fiscal year.
Coalition: Budget a Victory for People, Great Lakes
The U.S. House and Senate have passed the fiscal year 2018 budget, which now heads to the White House to be signed by President Trump.
A Big Week for the Great Lakes: Water Infrastructure and Equity Report Released, Great Lakes Day
The U.S. Water Alliance is releasing a new report that examines inequity issues around the infrastructure needs in the Great Lakes region.
Coalition of states, cities, tribes, business, and others release joint priorities for the Great Lakes
Ahead of Great Lakes Day this week in Washington D.C., a coalition representing business, industry and environmental groups and states, cities and tribes released a joint statement of priorities for the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes Restoration Projects: Producing Results for People, Communities
The Great Lakes provide drinking water to 30 million people, but still face threats. This report chronicles restoration success stories.
Coalition Urges Congress to Reject Trump Budget, Infrastructure Plan
We urged the U.S. Congress to reject the Trump Administration’s budget and infrastructure plan as insufficient to restore and protect the Great Lakes and to meet the needs of the 30 million people who depend on the lakes for their drinking water, jobs, and way of life.
Trump Budget Cuts to Great Lakes Programs a ‘Non-Starter’
The Trump Administration today released its proposed budget, which drastically cuts core Great Lakes programs as well as funding for the federal agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency, charged with implementing them.