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.
60+ Groups Oppose EPA Rule Changes
The EPA has proposed a rule change that would limit local authorities' ability to protect clean water. Environmental organizations submitted a letter opposing the rule change.
Senate Proposes Boost to Great Lakes Restoration Funding
The U.S. Senate proposed to increase funding to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative from $300 million to $320 million in a recent budget amendment.
EPA Releases Great Lakes Action Plan
The EPA released its Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan 3 – a five-year strategy to guide federal investments to restore the Great Lakes.
House Committee Votes to Boost Great Lakes Funding
U.S. House committee passed the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019, boosting funding for Great Lakes restoraiton and protection.
Great Lakes Coalition Opposes Trump Roll-back of Clean Water Protections
The Trump Administration's roll-back of clean water protections jeopardizes the drinking water for millions of people in the Great Lakes region.
Congress Seeks Boost in Great Lakes Funding
A bipartisan group of senators and representatives have introduced legislation to significantly ramp up funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Coalition Calls on Presidential Candidates to Support Great Lakes Platform for Clean Drinking Water
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition today is calling on presidential candidates to support a Great Lakes platform for clean drinking water.
Great Lakes Platform for Drinking Water
We urge our region’s leaders to demostrate their support for the Great Lakes and the people, buisnesses, and wildlife that depend on them.