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.
App provides real-time information on beach conditions
A smartphone app called myBeachCast allows beachgoers to check real-time conditions at 1,800 beaches in the Great Lakes region.
Coalition Comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan
The Coalition would like to thank the federal agencies responsible for the implementation of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative their great work.
Project protects valuable bird habitat
A land purchase in northern Wisconsin increased public access to the Lake Michigan shoreline and protected valuable bird habitat.
Lake Trout Making A Comeback in Niagara River
New research findings are advancing efforts to restore the Niagara River lake trout population.
One down, two to goin historic dam removal project
The first of three dams has been removed as part of the largest dam removal in Michigan history.
New sea lamprey barrier protects Lake Ontario fishery
A new sea lamprey barrier and trap in New York’s Orwell Brook will protect fish in Lake Ontario and reduce the cost of controlling the deadly invader’s population.
Land buys protect rare ecosystems on Lake Erie island
The preservation of two parcels of land on Ohio’s Kelleys Island protected an imperiled Great Lakes alvar ecosystem and a rare red cedar forest.
With Dams Removed, an Urban Creek Recovers
Three small dams were removed from Baldwin Creek in Berea, Ohio, increasing oxygen in the creek, lowering water temperature, and benefiting aquatic life.