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 House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Regarding the Impact of Not Investing in Infrastructure
Coalition to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee regarding the hearing on the impact of not investing in infrastructure
U.S. House Committee Assessing Impacts of Infrastructure Inaction
The Coalition is supporting the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for highlighting the impacts of not investing in infrastructure.
Great Lakes Coalition Director Todd Ambs Headed to Wisconsin DNR
Director Todd Ambs will be leaving the Coalition to serve as the assistant deputy secretary at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Coalition Praises Farm Bill, Vital to Great Lakes Health
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition praised final enactment of the federal Farm Bill as vital to the health of the Great Lakes.
Coalition Opposes Trump Move to Weaken Clean Water Protections
The coalition warned that a proposed rule issued by the Trump Administration would weaken clean water protection efforts in the Great Lakes region.
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.’