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.
Old dam removal in Michigan improves water quality
A community in Oakland County, Mich., has removed an old dam to improve water, fish habitat and recreational opportunities.
River Clean-up Attracts Fish, Wildlife, Economic Development
Federal Great Lakes restoration funds removed contaminants in a lagoon on the Detroit River, improving the water quality and allowing fish and birds to return.
Great Lakes Restoration: Delivering Results
The Great Lakes provide drinking water for 30 million people in the region. Restoring the Great Lakes is a daunting task—but one that can be overcome. The report chronicles success stories of restoration throughout the region.
Faces of Restoration: People Working to Restore the Great Lakes
This report by the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition chronicles the people and jobs behind Great Lakes restoration investment.
Turning the Tide: Investing in Wastewater Infrastructure to Create Jobs and Solve the Sewage Crisis in the Great Lakes
This report highlights five cities in the Great Lakes that face the challenge of crumbling wastewater infrastructure without the funds to fix the problem.
Place-Specific Benefits of Great Lakes Restoration: A Supplement to the ‘Healthy Waters’ Report
The Healthy Waters, Strong Economy report finds that major Great Lakes cities will see economic gains between $200 million to $13.3 billion if the Great Lakes are restored.
Healthy Waters, Strong Economy: The Benefits of Restoring the Great Lakes Ecosystem
This cost-benefit analysis, conducted by the Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program, finds that every $1 investment to improve the health of the Great Lakes will produce almost $2 in economic benefit to the region.