Since 2004, the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition has been harnessing the collective power of more than 150 groups representing millions of people, whose common goal is to restore and protect the Great Lakes. The coalition is a leading voice for Great Lakes restoration and protection in Washington, D.C., and in the Great Lakes states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Please contact our communications staff to arrange an interview with coalition staff or coalition partners.
Jordan Lubetkin
Communications Director
734-887-7109
Lubetkin@nwf.org
Pavan Vangipuram
Communications Coordinator
734-887-7113
VangipuramP@nwf.org
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Recent Press Releases
Coalition Opposes Trump Move to Weaken Clean Water Protections
The coalition warned that a proposed rule issued by the Trump Administration would weaken clean water protection efforts in the Great Lakes region.
Coalition Postpones Great Lakes Restoration Conference Due to Strike
Coalition: ‘Every person deserves the right to clean, reliable, and affordable water—and that goes hand-in-hand with supporting a livable wage for workers.’
Coalition on New Study: Great Lakes Investments Paying off for People, Communities
A new report from economists at several universities shows that the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative’s ecological investments are producing jobs.
Coalition to EPA: Strong Action Plan Essential to Maintain Progress on Great Lakes Restoration
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency works on it’s next three-year plan for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, we want robust public engagement.
Rep. Bishop Introduces Resolution Designating Week of Memorial Day as ‘Great Lakes Week’
Congressman Mike Bishop wants to designate the week of Memorial Day as “Great Lakes Week” to highlight the importance of the Great Lakes and promote conservation efforts.
Senators Request Full Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Today U.S. Senators from Great Lakes states urged colleagues in the U.S. Congress to maintain funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
U.S. Senators Reject Attempt to Weaken Protections from Aquatic Invasive Species
In a major victory for clean water, outdoor recreation, and local economies across the country, the U.S. Senate today rejected a bill that would have weakened protections against invasive species.
U.S. Senate Assault on Clean Water Act Will Leave Environment, Economy Vulnerable to Invasive Species
The U.S. Senate is poised to vote as early as tomorrow on eliminating protections that prevent aquatic invasive species from entering U.S. waters through ballast water.
Trump Infrastructure Plan Misses the Mark
President Trump traveled to Ohio today to discuss his infrastructure plan. While water infrastructure investments are a priority for the coalition, we are concerned about the President’s plan.