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 Senator Durbin Regarding Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
The Coalition thanks Senator Durbin for protecting the Great Lakes from the threat of invasive species, by improving the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act.
Representatives to the Office of Management and Budget Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
As you finalize the budget request for FY 2020, we respectfully request that you include $300 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Coalition Postpones Great Lakes Restoration Conference Due to Strike
Coalition: ‘Every person deserves the right to clean, reliable, and affordable water—and that goes hand-in-hand with supporting a livable wage for workers.’
Coalition on New Study: Great Lakes Investments Paying off for People, Communities
A new report from economists at several universities shows that the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative’s ecological investments are producing jobs.
Assessing the Investment: The Economic Impact of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
This report summarizes findings from a study that quantified the economic impact of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Coalition to Senators Regarding America’s Water Infrastructure Act
The Coalition writes to Senators to support the Great Lakes provisions in the current version of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018.
Coalition to EPA: Strong Action Plan Essential to Maintain Progress on Great Lakes Restoration
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency works on it's next three-year plan for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, we want robust public engagement.
Coalition to Senators Regarding America’s Water Infrastructure Act
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition thanks Senators for introducing S. 2800, the bi-partisan America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018.