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.
Cleveland Water Alliance Creates Digitally Connected Watershed to Address Threats to Lake Erie
Cleveland Water Alliance, along with dozens of regional partner organizations, has deployed more than 200 sensors to water sources throughout the Lake Erie region to create the most digitally connected watershed in the world.
Northwest Indiana Ecologists Restore Native Mussels to Little Calumet River
In northwest Indiana along the East Branch of the Little Calumet River, ecologists are working to restore populations of native mussels, an often-overlooked natural resource that improves water quality in tributaries off Lake Michigan.
Farming Phosphorus: When Growing Life Hurts
Many have heard of Harmful Algal Blooms, but where do they come from and how do we get rid of them? Learn more in this piece about one of the biggest and most mucky issues in the Great Lakes.
Protecting A Sacred Resource: Wild Rice Restoration Efforts Take Root in Michigan
Indigenous wild rice conservationists throughout the Great Lakes region are working to restore and protect this important grain from pollution and habitat destruction.
Making the Great Lakes Accessible for People with Mobility Disabilities
The Northwest Indiana Paddling Association has done great work to establish seven universally accessible boat launches to help people of all abilities enjoy water sports—a feat that has given the Hoosier State a new claim to fame.
Creating a Diverse Water Sector Workforce in Milwaukee
When Milwaukee’s Water Equity Taskforce found that employees of the water sector in the region didn’t reflect the diversity of the community and that structural barriers prevented equitable representation, participating organizations took action.
Building Up Tribal Capacity for Natural Resource Management
Building up the Lac Courte Oreilles Band’s capacity for natural resource management aids in monitoring and conserving culturally important native species such as wild rice, and promotes community awareness and education around the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Litter Traps Help Protect Water Headed to Lake Erie
Funding to install two trash collection devices prevents 700 to 4,000 pounds of trash annually from reaching Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie.