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.
Aquatic Habitat Helps Lake Ontario Fishery
Building spawning beds in two Lake Ontario bays are helping native fish species as well as threatened lake sturgeon recover.
Building Green Infrastructure for the Protection of Ecosystems and Communities
Restoring natural areas with native plants will help the city of Grand Marais absorb storm water and reduce flooding and runoff pollution into Lake Superior.
Mitigating Invasive Species and Restoring an Urban Tree Canopy
Planting over 200 trees is cooling neighborhoods thereby protecting public health, as well as soaking up rain water to mitigate flooding in communities.
Community Engagement, Collaboration Restores Wetland Habitat in Calumet Region
Restoring wetlands in northwest Indiana helps reverse loss of vulnerable marsh birds, supports clean water and engages the community in the area’s beautification.
Protecting People from Toxic Fish in Illinois
Analysis of fish from Lake Michigan for toxic PFOS will aid in more accurate fish consumption advisories, protecting human health.
Great Lakes Advocates in D.C. to Protect Lakes, Drinking Water, Public Health
Great Lakes supporters are in Washington, D.C., this week with the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, to urge members of Congress to continue their support for federal investments to protect the drinking water, public health, jobs, and quality of life for the millions of people in the eight-state region.
Coalition Supports Biden Administration’s Clean Water Protections
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition is reiterating its support for the Biden Administration’s clean water protections for streams and wetlands, set to go in effect in March, which is the subject of a hearing today by the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Coalition Supports Task Force Push to Boost Great Lakes Funding
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition is supporting a push by members in the U.S. House of Representatives to boost federal investments to protect and restore the Great Lakes.