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.
Great Lakes Advocates in D.C. to Protect Lakes, Drinking Water, Public Health
Great Lakes supporters are in Washington, D.C., this week with the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, to urge members of Congress to continue their support for federal investments to protect the drinking water, public health, jobs, and quality of life for the millions of people in the eight-state region.
New Bill Boosts Great Lakes Investment
New bipartisan federal legislation would reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, allowing the federal government to continue to accelerate its investment to restore and protect the Great Lakes – the source of drinking water for more that 42 million people – and to tackle serious threats, including toxic pollution, runoff, habitat loss, and invasive species.
Great Lakes Coalition: House Budget a ‘Disaster for Clean Water’
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition is urging members of Congress to reject the budget bill, as it threatens water quality, jeopardizes public health, and will make projects more expensive by kicking the can down the road.
Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition Leads as First Great Lakes Green Event
Today marked the first official Great Lakes Green Event—the 2023 Great Lakes Conference hosted by the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition.
EPA Restores Ability of States, Tribes to Protect Local Waters
A new U.S. EPA rule restores the ability of states and Tribes to protect local waters under the Clean Water Act, allowing states and Tribes to weigh in on federal permits for projects such as roads, pipelines, and dams and allowing local residents to have a say in projects that could impact their waters, recreational opportunities, and public health.
Great Lakes Coalition: House Budget a ‘Disaster for Clean Water’
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations released its fiscal year 2024 Interior and Environment funding bills. The Republican budget being considered holds the line on Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding at $368 million (level with current funding), but eviscerates other core clean water programs
Coalition: Supreme Court Decision ‘A Blow to Our Drinking Water, Public Health, and Great Lakes’
The Supreme Court’s decision to abolish clean water protections for wetlands will undermine Great Lakes restoration efforts and jeopardize drinking water sources that millions of people depend on in the eight-state region.