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.
Project turns industrial wasteland into natural wonder
A former industrial wasteland in the Duluth-Superior harbor is now a restored wetland and one of the region’s best birding areas.
Restored Stream Could Play Role in Reintroducing Trout
Restoring the channel of an Ohio stream that was dammed for decades has cleared the way for the possible reintroduction of native Ohio brook trout.
Renovated hatchery Could Bolster Lake Trout Populations
The Allegheny National Fish Hatchery re-opened in 2012, seven years after a deadly fish virus and infrastructure problems forced the facility to shut down.
Restoring fish habitat by getting the wood out
At the shores of Lake Superior, thousands of tons of wood waste are being removed from the St. Louis River estuary to restore fish habitat.
Massive Buffalo River cleanup reaches halfway point
The first phase of a massive sediment cleanup in the Buffalo River is already producing results for fish and wildlife habitat.
Dam removal liberates a long-harnessed river
Removing the Mill Creek Dam improved a Lake Erie tributary, restored natural rapids and prompted the development of a waterfront park and trails.
National park culls excess deer to save rare vegetation
Federal officials culled excess deer that were decimating rare Canada yew vegetation at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
Wisconsin Great Lakes Restoration Projects Producing Results for People, Communities
The Great Lakes provide drinking water for 30 million people, but they remain threatened by toxic pollution, invasive species, polluted runoff, and habitat destruction. The report chronicles Great Lakes restoration success stories throughout Wisconsin.