The latest from the Coalition
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.
Removing Impediments and Impervious Surfaces to Benefit Fish and People
Removing impervious surfaces and impediments to fish passage in Euclid Creek will contribute to improving the local ecosystem, removing the Cuyahoga River as toxic hotspot, and restoring Lake Erie.
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.