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 Infrastructure Plan Misses the Mark
President Trump traveled to Ohio today to discuss his infrastructure plan. While water infrastructure investments are a priority for the coalition, we are concerned about the President's plan.
Coalition and Others to House Appropriators Regarding Great Lakes Priorities
The Coalition and others write to House Appropriators to ask that Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations bills provide funding for Great Lakes restoration.
Coalition and Others to Senate Appropriators Regarding Great Lakes Priorities
The Coalition and others write Senate Appropriators to ask that the Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations bills provide funding for Great Lakes restoration.
Representatives to Appropriators Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Representatives write to House Appropriators to ask that you provide $300 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in Fiscal Year 2019.
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.