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 to U.S. Senators Regarding Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
The Coalition asks Senators to oppose the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, if it includes the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act.
Senators Request Full Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Today U.S. Senators from Great Lakes states urged colleagues in the U.S. Congress to maintain funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
U.S. Senators Reject Attempt to Weaken Protections from Aquatic Invasive Species
In a major victory for clean water, outdoor recreation, and local economies across the country, the U.S. Senate today rejected a bill that would have weakened protections against invasive species.
U.S. Senate Assault on Clean Water Act Will Leave Environment, Economy Vulnerable to Invasive Species
The U.S. Senate is poised to vote as early as tomorrow on eliminating protections that prevent aquatic invasive species from entering U.S. waters through ballast water.
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.