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.
Coalition to EPA providing formal comment on the GLRI Action Plan III
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition submits comments on the draft Great Lakes Restoration Initiative’s Action Plan III.
Removing Invasive Plants Restores Native Plant Community
Removing invasive Phragmites reeds and installing native plants and trees has restored Mentor Marsh, allowing native plants and wildlife to return.
Restoring Dunes Protects Piping Plover Nesting Habitat
Native vegetation was planted to stabilize sand dunes and a walkway will minimize erosion, protecting crucial nesting habitat for piping plovers.
Stabilizing Bull Creek Reduces Erosion, Improves Wetland Habitat
Bull Creek’s streambed and banks were stabilized, preventing erosion and reducing sediment pollution in wetland habitats and Lake Michigan.
House Appropriators Vote to Boost Great Lakes Funding
The House Appropriations Committee voted to increase federal investment in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative from $300 million to $320 million.
Congressional Appropriators Indicate Support for Key Great Lakes Programs
This week the Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives indicated its support for key Great Lakes programs.
Great Lakes Advocates Gather in Detroit, Urge Feds to Maintain Support for Lakes
Annual Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition conference to highlight issues around water affordability, infrastructure, environmental justice.
Wetland Retention Basin in Superior Reduces Stormwater Runoff
Constructing a wetland retention basin in Superior’s central business district is reducing damaging floods and the flow of pollutants into Lake Superior.