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.

4/16/19 4/16/19

Coalition Opposes Trump Roll-back of Clean Water Protections

The Coalition and its member groups are opposing a move by the Trump Administration to roll back clean water protections across the country.

3/28/19 3/28/19

Coalition Praises Members of Congress for Supporting Great Lakes Restoration Funding

59 Members of Congress have sent a letter to House appropriators requesting that full funding for the GLRI be restored in this year’s budget.

3/28/19 3/28/19

Members of the House of Representatives to Appropriators Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Members of the House of Representatives send a dear colleague letter to appropriators regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in FY2020.

3/15/19 3/15/19

Great Lakes Advocates Look to Congress to Restore Funding

Great Lakes advocates are turning to the U.S. Congress to restore funding to core clean water programs, following the release of President Trump’s budget.

3/11/19 3/11/19

Coalition: Trump Budget Fails to Deliver for Great Lakes, Communities

The Trump Administration’s budget fails Great Lakes communities, which depend on them for their drinking water, public health, jobs, and quality of life.