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.
Important marsh restored in Grand Calumet River
A $52 million project cleaned up part of the Grand Calumet River and restored the 25-acre Roxana Marsh.
GLRI funds expand wildlife reserve along Lake Erie
Nearly 300 acres of public land were added to the David M. Roderick Wildlife Reserve on the shores of Lake Erie in northern Pennsylvania.
Invention could help solve Great Lakes ballast water crisis
A New Jersey scientist has invented a system that uses ultrasound and filters to kill invasive species in ballast water.
Dredging Cleans Up a River Revitalizes Neighborhood
State and federal agencies joined forces to remove 167,000 cubic yards of toxic mud from the bottom of the Kinnickinnic River, on Milwaukee’s south side.
Expanded research detects two new fish diseases
Increased disease surveillance identified two new fish pathogens that could affect the $7 billion Great Lakes fishery.
Cuyahoga River Fish Habitat Restored
Steel bulkheads that prevented fish from finding food or shelter have now been replaced with natural shore habitat and a park for the community.
Marsh Restoration Paves Way for Return of Native Wildflowers
Restoration efforts are helping control the invasive weed Phragmites, and allowing native plants and wildlife to return, including bald eagles.
Restoration of Michigan’s Muskegon Lake Benefiting Wildlife, Communities, Local Economy
Federal Great Lakes restoration funds restored two miles of shoreline and habitat along Muskegon Lakes, allowing fish, turtles, shorebirds and waterfowl to return.